MEDICAID BENEFITS

The department shall:

(1) identify areas in which federal Medicaid program benefits could be used in a manner that is cost-effective for juveniles in the juvenile justice system;

(2) develop a program to encourage application for and receipt of Medicaid benefits;

(3) provide technical assistance to counties relating to eligibility for Medicaid benefits; and

(4) monitor the extent to which counties make use of Medicaid benefits. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653 ), Sec. 1.002, eff. September 1, 2011.