TO:	Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB4500 by Harris, Caroline (Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.), As Engrossed

Based on the analysis of the Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Department of Insurance, Health and Human Services Commission, Texas A&M University System Administrative & General Offices, and the University of Texas System Administration, any duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by the agencies utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.