Allows Medicaid managed care organizations to inform Medicaid recipients about private health benefit plan coverage.

The bill amends the Government Code to ensure that marketing guidelines for Medicaid managed care organizations do not prohibit them from informing Medicaid recipients about the availability of qualified health plans offered through an exchange. The terms "exchange" and "qualified health plan" are defined by federal regulations. If a state agency determines that a federal waiver or authorization is necessary for implementing the bill, it must request it and may delay implementation until the waiver or authorization is granted. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Allows Medicaid managed care organizations to inform Medicaid recipients about private health benefit plan coverage.

The bill amends the Government Code to ensure that marketing guidelines for Medicaid managed care organizations do not prohibit them from informing Medicaid recipients about the availability of qualified health plans offered through an exchange. The terms "exchange" and "qualified health plan" are defined by federal regulations. If a state agency determines that a federal waiver or authorization is necessary for implementing the bill, it must request it and may delay implementation until the waiver or authorization is granted. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.