(a) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish rules for the Kidney Health Care (KHC) program. The authority for these rules is granted in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 42.     
      (b) Confidentiality of Information.      
        (1) All information submitted, as required by this subchapter, may be verified at the discretion of the Department of State Health Services (department) with or without notice to applicants, clients, authorized entities, or providers of program benefits or services. This information is confidential to the extent authorized by law.       
        (2) Information may be disclosed in summary, statistical, or other forms that do not identify particular individuals.       
      (c) Forms. The program provides approved forms to applicants, clients, authorized entities, and providers.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §365.1 adopted to be effective February 18, 2010, 35 TexReg 1220; amended to be effective March 27, 2016, 41 TexReg 2170; transferred effective January 15, 2022, as published in the December 31, 2021 issue of the Texas Register, 46 TexReg 9421