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House Bill 839 |
House Author: Naishtat et al. |
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Effective: 6-18-15 |
Senate Sponsor: Rodríguez et al. |
House Bill 839 amends the Health and Safety Code and Human Resources Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to suspend a child's eligibility for child health plan program (CHIP) or Medicaid coverage during the period the child is placed in a juvenile facility and to reinstate the child's eligibility after the child's release from the facility. The bill provides for a juvenile facility's notice to HHSC and a child's guardian or custodian regarding a child's placement or release and requires HHSC to establish a means for determining whether a child placed in a juvenile facility is or was enrolled in CHIP or receiving Medicaid benefits. The bill exempts a juvenile facility or facility employee from civil liability for damages resulting from a failure to comply with applicable notice requirements.