SECTION 707.493. When will we directly purchase medical examinations for children during an investigation of abuse and neglect?

(a) Medical, psychological, or psychiatric examinations may be paid for by:

(1) Families who are willing to pay or to use family insurance;

(2) Local resources that make examinations available without cost; or

(3) Local funds.

(b) Medicaid may also pay for medical examinations when the child is eligible and has medical problems or injuries that require examination or treatment.

(c) If no other resources are available, we may directly purchase medical examinations of children during investigations of abuse and neglect as long as purchased medical examinations are performed by a licensed physician or dentist.

Source Note: The provisions of this §707.493 adopted to be effective July 15, 2020, 45 TexReg 4780