Text of section effective until April 01, 2025
Sec. 531.02171.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN TELEHEALTH SERVICES.  (a)  In this section, "health professional" means an individual who is:
(1)  licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise authorized by this state to practice as a social worker, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist;
(2)  a licensed professional counselor;
(3)  a licensed marriage and family therapist; or
(4)  a licensed specialist in school psychology.
(b)  The commission shall ensure that Medicaid reimbursement is provided to a school district or open-enrollment charter school for telehealth services provided through the school district or charter school by a health professional, even if the health professional is not the patient's primary care provider, if:
(1)  the school district or charter school is an authorized health care provider under Medicaid; and
(2)  the parent or legal guardian of the patient provides consent before the service is provided.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 589 (S.B. 922), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2025.