Section 532.0301 - [Effective 4/1/2025] Bill Of Rights And Bill Of Responsibilities(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt a bill of rights and a bill of responsibilities for each recipient.(b) The bill of rights must address a recipient's right to: (1) respect, dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and nondiscrimination;(2) a reasonable opportunity to choose a health benefits plan and primary care provider and to change to another plan or provider in a reasonable manner;(3) consent to or refuse treatment and actively participate in treatment decisions;(4) ask questions and receive complete information relating to the recipient's medical condition and treatment options, including specialty care;(5) access each available complaint process, receive a timely response to a complaint, and receive a fair hearing; and(6) timely access to care that does not have any communication or physical access barriers.(c) The bill of responsibilities must address a recipient's responsibility to: (1) learn and understand each right the recipient has under Medicaid;(2) abide by the health plan and Medicaid policies and procedures;(3) share information relating to the recipient's health status with the primary care provider and become fully informed about service and treatment options; and(4) actively participate in decisions relating to service and treatment options, make personal choices, and take action to maintain the recipient's health. (Gov. Code, Sec. 531.0212.)Tex. Gov't. Code § 532.0301
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 1.01, eff. 4/1/2025.