(a) In this section, “behavioral health services” has the meaning assigned by § 533.00255.
(b) In monitoring contracts the commission enters into with managed care organizations under this chapter, the commission shall:
(1) ensure managed care organizations fully integrate behavioral health services into a recipient’s primary care coordination;
(2) use performance audits and other oversight tools to improve monitoring of the provision and coordination of behavioral health services; and
(3) establish performance measures that may be used to determine the effectiveness of the integration of behavioral health services.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 533.002551

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.

(c) In monitoring a managed care organization’s compliance with behavioral health services integration requirements under this section, the commission shall give particular attention to a managed care organization that provides behavioral health services through a contract with a third party.


Text of section effective until April 01, 2025