Sec. 845.155. USE OF SYSTEM AS PILOT PROGRAM, DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, OR STUDY. The commissioner of health and human services may use the system for:
(1) a voluntary pilot or demonstration program that:
(A) evaluates the use of an insured model for beneficiaries of a medical assistance program in a rural area not currently included in an existing Medicaid managed care pilot program area; and
(B) incorporates the principles of prevention and disease management; and
(2) a study of the use of promotoras as defined by Section 48.001, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.217(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle C - Life, Health, and Accident Insurers and Related Entities
Chapter 845 - Statewide Rural Health Care System
Subchapter D. State Managed Care Contracts
Section 845.151. Contract Award
Section 845.152. Participation Requirement
Section 845.153. Reimbursement at State-Defined Capitation Rate
Section 845.154. Right of State to Cancel Contract on Sale or Dissolution
Section 845.155. Use of System as Pilot Program, Demonstration Project, or Study