Proposed Rate Actions Related to Reimbursement for Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Services
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing on September 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to receive public comments on proposed Reimbursement for Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Services in accordance with 2024-25 General Appropriations Act, H.B. 1, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 53)
Proposal. HHSC proposes rate actions for HHSC Behavioral Health Services SUD Services.
Background. The 2024-25 General Appropriations Act, H.B. 1, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 53) requires the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to evaluate the rate-setting methodology for services reimbursable to grant recipients of the federal SABG funds. HHSC is also required to propose reimbursement rates for these services no later than October 1, 2023, in a format that will enable HHSC to receive public comments on the proposed rates.
Rider 53. Rates: Reimbur