Sec. 35.008. RECOVERY OF COSTS. (a) The department may recover the cost of services provided under this chapter from a person who does not pay or reimburse the department as required by Section 35.007 or from any third party who has a legal obligation to pay other benefits.
(b) This section creates a separate cause of action, and the department may request the attorney general to bring suit in the appropriate court of Travis County on behalf of the department.
(c) In a judgment in favor of the department, the court may award attorney's fees, court costs, and interest accruing from the date on which the department provides the service to the date on which the department is reimbursed.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0118, eff. April 2, 2015.
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