HB 1796
AN ACT relating to the expedited credentialing of providers under the
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to review and identify types of Medicaid providers that must receive expedited credentialing through managed care organizations, with reviews to occur when a new program is established and at least annually. The goal is to streamline the provider enrollment process for Medicaid, potentially reducing administrative barriers and improving access to healthcare services. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and allows for federal waiver requests if needed for implementation.
Bill Text
relating to the expedited credentialing of providers under the BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 540.0656(c), Government Code, as effective April 1, 2025, is amended to read as follows: (c) At the time the commission establishes a new program under Medicaid and not less frequently than annually, the [The] commission shall review and identify the types of providers for which a Medicaid managed care organization must establish and implement an expedited credentialing process. SECTION 2. If before implementing any provision of this Act a state agency determines that a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary for implementation of that provision, the agency affected by the provision shall request the waiver or authorization and may delay implementing that provision until the waiver or authorization is granted. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the expedited credentialing of providers under the
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