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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 531.02171. Reimbursement for Certain Telehealth Services

Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) In this section, “health professional” means an individual who is:

(1) licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise authorized by this state to practice as a social worker, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist;

(2) a licensed professional counselor;

(3) a licensed marriage and family therapist;  or

(4) a licensed specialist in school psychology.

(b) The commission shall ensure that Medicaid reimbursement is provided to a school district or open-enrollment charter school for telehealth services provided through the school district or charter school by a health professional, even if the health professional is not the patient's primary care provider, if:

(1) the school district or charter school is an authorized health care provider under Medicaid;  and

(2) the parent or legal guardian of the patient provides consent before the service is provided.

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