(a) The commission shall require that the parent or guardian of a child under 19 years of age who originally establishes eligibility for medical assistance must:
(1) attend an in-person counseling session with a commission representative not later than the 31st day after the date the child originally establishes eligibility; or
(2) accompany the child to an appointment with a health care provider for a comprehensive health care orientation not later than the 61st day after the date the child originally establishes eligibility.
(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall develop procedures to verify that:
(1) the parent or guardian of the child who originally establishes eligibility complies with the requirement of Subsection (a)(2), if applicable; and
(2) the child is provided a comprehensive health care orientation at the appointment with the health care provider.

Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 32.0263

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005