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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
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Subtitle C. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
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Chapter 32. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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Subchapter B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS |
Sec. 32.030. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FUND
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(a) The medical assistance fund is a special fund in the treasury and constitutes a separate account. The fund may be expended only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(b) When necessary the department may request the transfer of money appropriated for financial assistance to the medical assistance fund. The transfer shall be requested and made in the manner authorized in the General Appropriations Act and in accordance with the department's rules.
(c) The disproportionate share fund is a separate account that provides reimbursement each year to hospitals that render a high volume of services to medically indigent persons in the state. Payments from the fund shall be not less than $5 million annually in state funds in excess of the amounts contained in the general appropriations bill as introduced for the 1990-1991 biennium.