Honorable Lacey Hull, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB5153 by Rose (Relating to amending Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, by adding certain local health entities as provider types for reimbursement under the Children's Health Insurance Program.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish a separate provider type for the enrollment and reimbursement of local public health entities under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.