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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 531.301. Development and Implementation of State Program;  Funding

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

(a) The commission shall develop and implement a state prescription drug program that operates in the same manner as the vendor drug program operates in providing prescription drug benefits to Medicaid recipients.

(b) A person is eligible for prescription drug benefits under the state program if the person is:

(1) a qualified Medicare beneficiary, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396d(p)(1), as amended;

(2) a specified low-income Medicare beneficiary who is eligible for assistance under Medicaid for Medicare cost-sharing payments under 42 U.S.C. Section 1396a(a)(10)(E)(iii), as amended;

(3) a qualified disabled and working individual, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396d(s), as amended;  or

(4) a qualifying individual who is eligible for that assistance under 42 U.S.C. Section 1396a(a)(10)(E)(iv).

(c) Prescription drugs under the state program may be funded only with state money, unless funds are available under federal law to fund all or part of the program.

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