Sec. 35.0031. HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. The department shall obtain coverage under a health benefits plan for a child who:
(1) is eligible for services under this chapter; and
(2) is not eligible for assistance under:
(A) a program established under Title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq.), as amended; or
(B) the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1505, Sec. 3.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 35.0032. BENEFITS COVERAGE REQUIRED. To the extent possible, the health benefits plan required by Section 35.0031 must provide benefits comparable to the benefits provided under the state child health plan established by this state to implement Title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq.), as amended.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1505, Sec. 3.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 35 - Children With Special Health Care Needs
Section 35.0022. Child With Special Health Care Needs
Section 35.003. Services Program for Children With Special Health Care Needs
Section 35.0031. Health Benefits Plan Coverage for Certain Eligible Children
Section 35.0033. Health Benefits Plan Provider
Section 35.0034. Cost-Sharing Payments
Section 35.004. Service Providers
Section 35.0041. Participation and Reimbursement of Telemedicine Medical Service Providers
Section 35.005. Eligibility for Services
Section 35.006. Denial, Modification, Suspension, or Termination of Services
Section 35.0061. Referral for Behavioral or Emotional Conditions
Section 35.007. Financial Eligibility; Other Benefits