Sec. 62.053. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY AND MEDICAID COORDINATION. The commission may:
(1) accept applications for coverage under the child health plan and implement the child health plan program eligibility screening and enrollment procedures;
(2) resolve grievances relating to eligibility determinations; and
(3) coordinate the child health plan program with the Medicaid program.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 235, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0193, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Programs Providing Health Care Benefits and Services
Chapter 62 - Child Health Plan for Certain Low-Income Children
Subchapter B. Administration of Child Health Plan Program
Section 62.051. Duties of Executive Commissioner and Commission in General
Section 62.052. Authority of Commission Relating to Health Plan Provider Contracts
Section 62.053. Authority of Commission Relating to Eligibility and Medicaid Coordination
Section 62.0531. Authority of Commission Relating to Third Party Administrator
Section 62.054. Duties of Texas Department of Insurance
Section 62.055. Contracts for Implementation of Child Health Plan
Section 62.056. Community Outreach Campaign; Toll-Free Hotline
Section 62.058. Fraud Prevention