HHSC: Policy Council for Children and Families

The Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency, and outcomes of services provided to children with disabilities and their families through the state's health, education, and human services systems. Members appear below: Welcome and introductions. The meeting was convened by the Chair, Margaret McLean. A quorum was present. Access the meeting presentation here. Review and approval of meeting minutes from September 10, 2020, meeting. The minutes were approved as written. Update on Implementation of the Medicaid Autism Services Benefit. Rider 32 directed IBI Services including ABA in the home and clinical settings employing health professionals, family members and others. Appropriated funds may be used for the benefit, but no additional funding was provided. Accomplished so far: Medical benefit policy has been developed using public input Draft medical policy has been posted and 68 comments were submitted