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TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
PART 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 357 - HEARINGS
SUBCHAPTER J - MEDICAID THIRD-PARTY RECOVERY
SECTION/RULE §357.504 - Waiver Authority of the Commissioner
Chapter Review Date 03/15/2024

The commissioner of the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) has the authority to waive all or part of DHS's right to recover from liable third parties when:(1) the commissioner finds that enforcement of DHS's right of recovery would tend to defeat the purpose of public assistance; or(2) the cost of recovery exceeds the amount that could be recovered.

Source Note: The provisions of this §357.504 adopted to be effective August 1, 2000, 25 TexReg 6779; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 9013.

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