Texas Human Resources Code

§ 203.006 — MEDICAID BENEFITS

HR § 203.006Title 12. JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES AND FACILITIES · Part A. TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD AND TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT · Ch. 203. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD AND DEPARTMENT

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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.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.002, eff. September 1, 2011.