Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
Subtitle I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
Chapter 531. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 531.02444. MEDICAID BUY-IN PROGRAMS FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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(a) The executive commissioner shall develop and implement a Medicaid buy-in program for persons with disabilities as authorized by the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (Pub. L. No. 106-170) or the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Pub. L. No. 105-33).
(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with federal law that provide for:
(1) eligibility requirements for the program; and
(2) requirements for participants in the program to pay premiums or cost-sharing payments.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 30 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.