Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 87 - OMBUDSMAN SERVICES
Subchapter D - OMBUDSMAN FOR MANAGED CARE ASSISTANCE
Section 87.401 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) AMH--Adult Mental Health program. The home and community-based services adult mental health program, operated under a Texas Medicaid state plan amendment and 26 TAC Chapter 307, Subchapter B.
(2) OBH--Ombudsman for Behavioral Health. The ombudsman for behavioral health access to care established by the Texas Government Code § 531.02251.
(3) Parity--The requirement outlined in Texas Insurance Code Subchapter F of Chapter 1355 that a health benefit plan provide benefits and coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under the same terms and conditions applicable to the plan's medical and surgical benefits and coverage.
(4) State hospital--A state mental health facility operated by HHSC.
