Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas for individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand eligibility for medical assistance under Medicaid for individuals who apply and qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Commission must provide assistance to eligible applicants for whom federal funds are available. The executive commissioner will adopt necessary rules and notify federal agencies of the expanded eligibility. The changes apply to initial determinations or recertifications of eligibility made after the bill's implementation, regardless of the application date.

Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas for individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand eligibility for medical assistance under Medicaid for individuals who apply and qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Commission must provide assistance to eligible applicants for whom federal funds are available. The executive commissioner will adopt necessary rules and notify federal agencies of the expanded eligibility. The changes apply to initial determinations or recertifications of eligibility made after the bill's implementation, regardless of the application date.