Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
Subtitle C. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
Chapter 32. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
Subchapter B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS |
Sec. 32.0462. VENDOR DRUG PROGRAM; PRICING STANDARD
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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, the department shall:
(1) consider a nationally recognized, unbiased pricing standard for prescription drugs in determining reimbursement amounts under the vendor drug program; and
(2) update reimbursement amounts under the vendor drug program at least weekly.
(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules implementing this section. In adopting rules, the commissioner shall ensure that implementation of this section does not adversely affect the amount of federal funds available to the state for providing benefits under the vendor drug program.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1251, Sec. 10, eff. June 20, 2003.