Sec. 203.006. MEDICAID BENEFITS. The department shall:
(1) identify areas in which federal Medicaid program benefits could be used in a manner that is cost-effective for juveniles in the juvenile justice system;
(2) develop a program to encourage application for and receipt of Medicaid benefits;
(3) provide technical assistance to counties relating to eligibility for Medicaid benefits; and
(4) monitor the extent to which counties make use of Medicaid benefits.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.002, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Juvenile Justice Services and Facilities
Subtitle A - Texas Juvenile Justice Board and Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Chapter 203 - General Powers and Duties of Board and Department
Section 203.001. Control Over Department; Department Mission
Section 203.002. Executive Director
Section 203.003. Accessibility to Programs and Facilities
Section 203.004. Negotiated Rulemaking; Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section 203.005. Gifts and Grants
Section 203.006. Medicaid Benefits
Section 203.0065. Prevention and Intervention Services
Section 203.007. Studies; Statistical Records
Section 203.0081. Advisory Council on Juvenile Services
Section 203.009. Public Interest Information
Section 203.011. Appeals From Decision of Executive Director
Section 203.012. Annual Financial Report
Section 203.013. Internal Audit; Report
Section 203.014. Toll-Free Number
Section 203.015. Programs and Services Evaluation System
Section 203.016. Data Regarding Placement in Disciplinary Seclusion
Section 203.017. Regionalization Plan