Relating to the development and implementation of the Texas Plan demonstration program to fund the purchase by and provision to certain eligible individuals of health care services.
HB 5244 creates a Texas Plan demonstration program to fund health care services for eligible Texans. The program establishes health benefit accounts managed by the comptroller, allowing participants to access primary care and specialty services through integrated health care organizations. These organizations must provide all health care needs using a fixed, transparent pricing model to ensure consistent costs for all participants. The bill defines key terms like "eligible individual" and "nondiscriminatory price" to standardize program implementation and coverage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Human Services
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christian Manuel
DDemocratic
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