Texas SB2886 regulates child life services, requiring occupational licenses and coverage under Medicaid and health benefit plans.

Texas SB2886 establishes regulations for child life services, requiring occupational licenses for providers and mandating coverage under Medicaid and health benefit plans. The bill defines "child life services" as psychosocial support for pediatric and seriously ill adult patients. It requires a license for providers, with a $120 fee, and allows for certifications in various practice settings and client populations. Health benefit plans must cover child life services provided by licensed specialists, including telemedicine services.

Texas SB2886 regulates child life services, requiring occupational licenses and coverage under Medicaid and health benefit plans.

Texas SB2886 establishes regulations for child life services, requiring occupational licenses for providers and mandating coverage under Medicaid and health benefit plans. The bill defines "child life services" as psychosocial support for pediatric and seriously ill adult patients. It requires a license for providers, with a $120 fee, and allows for certifications in various practice settings and client populations. Health benefit plans must cover child life services provided by licensed specialists, including telemedicine services.