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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

Senate Bill 73

Senate Author:  Miles et al.

Effective:  9-1-21

House Sponsor:  Klick et al.


            Senate Bill 73 amends the Human Resources Code to require the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish a separate provider type for a local public health entity for purposes of enrollment as a provider for and reimbursement under the state Medicaid program. Implementation of a provision of the bill by HHSC and the Department of State Health Services is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.