Bill

HB 105

87(R) - 2021
House Human Services
House Human Services
Health & Human Services

Contact the Author

Evelina Ortega

Phone:

512-463-0638

Capitol Office:

E2.210

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Evelina Ortega

Bill Caption

Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care. 

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 105 would allow each Medicaid managed care organization providing services under the STAR program to categorize services provided by promotora or community health workers as a quality improvement cost, as authorized by federal law, instead of as an administrative expense.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 105. According to the Legislative Budget Board the provisions of this bill are already allowed at HHSC and this bill would make no substantive change other than to statutorily provide an option already available to the agency. 

Contact the Author

Evelina Ortega

Phone:

512-463-0638

Capitol Office:

E2.210

Email: