Tex.
Gov't Code Section 531.0212
Medicaid 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 person enrolled in Medicaid.(b)
The bill of rights must address a client’s right to:(1)
respect, dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and nondiscrimination;(2)
a reasonable opportunity to choose a health care 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 client’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 client’s responsibility to:(1)
learn and understand each right the client has under Medicaid;(2)
abide by the health plan and Medicaid policies and procedures;(3)
share information relating to the client’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 client’s health.
Source:
Section 531.0212 — Medicaid Bill of Rights and Bill of Responsibilities, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.531.htm#531.0212 (accessed May 26, 2025).
