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.
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