Medicaid is considered the payor of last resort for an individual's
medical expenses. As a condition of eligibility, in accordance with
42 C.F.R. §§433.138 - 433.148, an applicant or recipient
must:
(1) assign to HHSC the applicant's or recipient's right
to recover any third-party resources available for payment of medical
expenses covered under the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance;
and
(2) report to HHSC any third-party resource within
60 days after learning about the third-party resource.
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