Medicaid Benefits

Tex. Human Resources Code § 203.006, under General Powers and Duties of Board and Department.

Tex. Human Resources Code § 203.006

Sec. 203.006. MEDICAID BENEFITS. The department shall: (1) identify areas in which federal Medicaid program benefits could be used in a manner that is cost-effective for juveniles in the juvenile justice system; (2) develop a program to encourage application for and receipt of Medicaid benefits; (3) provide technical assistance to counties relating to eligibility for Medicaid benefits; and (4) monitor the extent to which counties make use of Medicaid benefits. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.002, eff. September 1, 2011.