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House Bill 2463 |
House Author: Villarreal et al. |
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Effective: 6-18-05 |
Senate Sponsor: Janek et al. |
House Bill 2463 amends the Health and Safety Code to create a special purpose district known as a health care funding district in certain counties. The bill outlines the authority and the duration of such a district and establishes the governing body and its powers and duties. The bill details the mechanism by which a district is authorized to levy taxes on certain health care services providers to fund certain Medicaid programs and maximize matching federal funds. The bill also establishes the Medicaid health literacy pilot program in Bexar County to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and related health care costs for Medicaid recipients.