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TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
PART 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 361 - MEDICAID BUY-IN FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER 361.109.html - null
SECTION/RULE §361.109 - Third-party Resources
Chapter Review Date 09/11/2024

Medicaid is considered the payor of last resort for a person's medical expenses. As a condition of eligibility, in accordance with 42 CFR §§433.138 - 433.148, an applicant or recipient must:(1) assign to HHSC the applicant's or recipient's right to recover any third-party resources available for payment of medical expenses covered under the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance; and(2) report to HHSC any third-party resource within 60 days after learning about the third-party resource.

Source Note: The provisions of this §361.109 adopted to be effective January 1, 2011, 35 TexReg 11572.

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