Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 62.101 — ELIGIBILITY

HS § 62.101Title 2. HEALTH · Part C. PROGRAMS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AND SERVICES · Ch. 62. CHILD HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN LOW-INCOME CHILDREN · Art. C. ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE UNDER CHILD HEALTH PLAN

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(a)A child is eligible for health benefits coverage under the child health plan if the child:

(1)is younger than 19 years of age;

(2)is not eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program;

(3)is not covered by a health benefits plan offering adequate benefits, as determined by the commission;

(4)has a household income that is less than or equal to the income eligibility level established under Subsection (b); and

(5)satisfies any other eligibility standard imposed under the child health plan program in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 1397bb, as amended, and any other applicable law or regulations. (a-1) A child who is the dependent of an employee of an agency of this state and who meets the requirements of Subsection (a) may be eligible for health benefits coverage in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 1397jj(b)(6) and any other applicable law or regulations.

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Legislative history

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1353 (H.B. 109), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.03(a), eff. September 28, 2011. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0196, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1639(25), eff. April 2, 2015.