| (a) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish
rules for private duty nursing services under the federal Early and
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program, known
in Texas as the Texas Health Steps - Comprehensive Care Program (THSteps-CCP).
(b) EPSDT recipients are entitled to all medically
necessary EPSDT services that:
(1) correct or ameliorate defects and physical and
mental illnesses and conditions; and
(2) are eligible for federal financial participation.
(c) This subchapter applies to Medicaid fee-for-service
(FFS) and Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) that are contracted
with HHSC to provide Medicaid services.
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