Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 74	Senate Author:  Nelson et al.
Effective:  6-9-17	House Sponsor:  Price

            Senate Bill 74 amends the Government Code to authorize a provider in the provider network of a managed care organization that contracts with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide behavioral health services under Medicaid to contract with the managed care organization to provide targeted case management and psychiatric rehabilitative services to children, adolescents, and their families. The bill limits the permitted scope of HHSC rules and guidelines applicable to such a provider and establishes HHSC duties regarding behavioral health services provided through a third party or subsidiary.