Tex. Gov't Code § 548.0203 · Subchapter E. REIMBURSEMENT FOR TELEMEDICINE MEDICAL, TELEDENTISTRY DENTAL, AND TELEHEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO CERTAIN CHILDREN
MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR TELEHEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOL.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this section, "health professional" means an individual who is:
(1) licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise authorized by this state to practice as a social worker, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist;
(2) a licensed professional counselor;
(3) a licensed marriage and family therapist; or
(4) a school psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code.
(b) The commission shall ensure that Medicaid reimbursement is provided to a school district or open-enrollment charter school for telehealth services provided through the school district or charter school by a health professional, even if the health professional is not the patient's primary care provider, if:
(1) the school district or charter school is an authorized Medicaid health care provider; and
(2) the parent or legal guardian of the patient provides consent before the service is provided.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.
Amended by:
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 738 (H.B. 2598), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.
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