Texas § 532.0301 BILL OF RIGHTS AND BILL OF RESPONSIBILITIES.

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§ 532.0301 — BILL OF RIGHTS AND BILL OF RESPONSIBILITIES.

Texas § 532.0301

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Tex. Government Code Code Ann. § 532.0301 (2026).

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Sec. 532.0301. 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

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Sec. 532.0301. 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.