SRC-AXB H.B. 2866 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2866
76R7869  DLF-DBy: Kuempel (Wentworth)
Human Services
4/25/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, Health and Safety Code law sets eligibility requirements for
county residents to qualify for assistance.  The number of eligible
citizens affects the ability of city and county owned hospitals to
participate in the County Indigent Health Care Program and thus, the
hospitals' ability to receive state matching funds.  H.B. 2866 changes the
sections of law that determine county residents' eligibility for
assistance. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2866 changes the sections of law that determine county
residents' eligibility for assistance. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 61.037(e), Health and Safety Code, to specify
that county residents qualify for assistance under Section 61.052, rather
than 61.006, Health and Safety Code. 

SECTION 2.  Amends Section 61.038(a), Health and Safety Code, to specify
that county residents qualify for assistance as described by Section
61.037, rather than 61.006, Health and Safety Code. 

SECTION 3.  Provides that the change in law applies only to mandatory
health care services delivered on or after January 1, 2000.  Sets forth
standard language for the prospective application of this Act. 

SECTION 4.Emergency clause.
  Effective date:  upon passage.