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Tex. Gov't Code § 532.0301

BILL OF RIGHTS AND BILL OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt a bill of rights and a bill of responsibilities for each recipient.

(b) The bill of rights must address a recipient's right to:

(1) respect, dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and nondiscrimination;

(2) a reasonable opportunity to choose a health benefits plan and primary care provider and to change to another plan or provider in a reasonable manner;

(3) consent to or refuse treatment and actively participate in treatment decisions;

(4) ask questions and receive complete information relating to the recipient's medical condition and treatment options, including specialty care;

(5) access each available complaint process, receive a timely response to a complaint, and receive a fair hearing; and

(6) timely access to care that does not have any communication or physical access barriers.

(c) The bill of responsibilities must address a recipient's responsibility to:

(1) learn and understand each right the recipient has under Medicaid;

(2) abide by the health plan and Medicaid policies and procedures;

(3) share information relating to the recipient's health status with the primary care provider and become fully informed about service and treatment options; and

(4) actively participate in decisions relating to service and treatment options, make personal choices, and take action to maintain the recipient's health.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.