** REVISION **
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Human Services 

TIME & DATE: 9:30 AM, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 

PLACE:       E2.030 
CHAIR:       Rep. Richard Peña Raymond 

The Committee will meet to receive invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:

· Examine the survey process for nursing facilities to determine any duplication of government regulations. Consider recommendations to reduce duplication while ensuring patient safety is preserved.

· Monitor the HHSC's implementation of Rider 219 in Article II of the General Appropriations Act related to prescription drug benefit administration in Medicaid. Analyze the role of pharmacy benefit managers in Texas Medicaid.

The Committee will receive an update on issues related to Child Protective Services.

Public testimony may be limited to 3 minutes.

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of the schedule, if applicable.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.