(a) In this section, “behavioral health services” has the meaning assigned by § 533.00255(a), Government Code, and includes targeted case management and psychiatric rehabilitation services.
(b) The commission shall provide to a public or private provider of behavioral health services medical assistance reimbursement through a fee-for-service delivery model for behavioral health or physical health services provided to a recipient before that recipient’s enrollment with and receipt of medical assistance services through a managed care organization under Chapter 533, Government Code.
(c) The commission shall ensure that a public or private provider of behavioral health services who is reimbursed under Subsection (b) through a fee-for-service delivery model is provided medical assistance reimbursement through a managed care model for behavioral health or physical health services provided to a recipient after that recipient’s enrollment with and receipt of medical assistance services through a managed care organization under Chapter 533, Government Code.

Text of section effective until April 01, 2025