Texas SB225 implements an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.

Texas SB225 amends the Health and Safety Code and Human Resources Code to implement an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program. The bill allows the use of third-party information from designated agencies to verify eligibility. It also permits automatic enrollment for eligible individuals and allows recertification reviews for children to be conducted by telephone or mail. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB225 implements an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.

Texas SB225 amends the Health and Safety Code and Human Resources Code to implement an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program. The bill allows the use of third-party information from designated agencies to verify eligibility. It also permits automatic enrollment for eligible individuals and allows recertification reviews for children to be conducted by telephone or mail. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.