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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
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Subtitle I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Chapter 531. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
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Subchapter N. TEXAS HEALTH OPPORTUNITY POOL TRUST FUND |
Sec. 531.505. USE OF FUND IN GENERAL; RULES FOR ALLOCATION
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(a) Except as otherwise provided by the terms of a waiver authorized by Section 531.502, money in the fund may be used:
(1) subject to Section 531.506, to provide reimbursements to health care providers that:
(A) are based on the providers' costs related to providing uncompensated care; and
(B) compensate the providers for at least a portion of those costs;
(2) to reduce the number of persons in this state who do not have health benefits coverage;
(3) to reduce the need for uncompensated health care provided by hospitals in this state; and
(4) for any other purpose specified by this subchapter or the waiver.
(b) On approval of the waiver, the executive commissioner shall:
(1) seek input from a broad base of stakeholder representatives on the development of rules with respect to, and the administration of, the fund; and
(2) by rule develop a methodology for allocating money in the fund that is consistent with the terms of the waiver.