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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. 32.038. COLLECTION OF INSURANCE PAYMENTS
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(a) The department may receive directly from an insurance company any payments to which the department is entitled under Section 1204.153, Insurance Code.
(b) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including rules establishing procedures relating to:
(1) notification to the department that a child receiving benefits under Chapter 31 or Chapter 32 of this code is covered by an insurance policy under which the department is eligible to receive direct payments;
(2) claims made by the department to receive payments under Subsection (a) of this section;
(3) notification to the department of any change in the status of the child or the parent; and
(4) notification to the insurance company that the department is to receive payments under Subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Department rules relating to the notice prescribed by Subsection (b)(4) of this section must require the notice to be attached to the claim for insurance benefits when the claim is first submitted to the insurance company.