Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 76.052 — PARTICIPATION BY EMPLOYERS; SHARE OF COST

HS § 76.052Title 2. HEALTH · Part C. PROGRAMS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AND SERVICES · Ch. 76. FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER PRIMARY CARE ACCESS PROGRAM · Art. B. PRIMARY CARE ACCESS PROGRAM

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(a)A federally qualified health center may establish program participation criteria for employers, employees of the employer, and the employees' dependents.

(b)A federally qualified health center may:

(1)require participating employers and their employees to pay a share of the premium or other cost of the primary care services;

(2)contract with a health foundation or other nonprofit organization to support payment of the employer's or employee's share under Subdivision (1); and

(3)screen employees and their dependents for eligibility to enroll in other state programs and for federal subsidies in the health insurance marketplace.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 2023.