Honorable James B. Frank, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3159 by Raymond (Relating to the accreditation of a Medicaid managed care plan.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to only contract with managed care organizations (MCOs), for provision of Medicaid services, that are accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting entity. According to HHSC, there would be a cost associated with increased premiums for MCOs not currently accredited that pursue accreditation due to the requirement in the bill. It is assumed those increased costs can be absorbed within the available resources of the commission.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.