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(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. (Gov. Code, Sec. 531.0212.)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 532.0301. Bill of Rights and Bill of Responsibilities - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-532-0301/
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