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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle C. PROGRAMS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AND SERVICES |
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Chapter 62. CHILD HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN LOW-INCOME CHILDREN |
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Subchapter B. ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD HEALTH PLAN PROGRAM |
Sec. 62.053. DUTIES OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
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(a) Under the direction of the commission, the Texas Department of Human Services may:
(1) accept applications for coverage under the child health plan and implement the child health plan program eligibility screening and enrollment procedures;
(2) resolve grievances relating to eligibility determinations; and
(3) coordinate the child health plan program with the Medicaid program.
(b) If the commission contracts with a third party administrator under Section 62.055, the commission may direct the Texas Department of Human Services to:
(1) implement the contract;
(2) monitor the third party administrator, through reporting requirements and other means, to ensure performance under the contract and quality delivery of services; and
(3) provide payment under the contract to the third party administrator.
(c) The commission, or the Texas Department of Human Services under the direction of and in consultation with the commission, shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.