Section 87.401 - DefinitionsThe 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.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 87.401
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 02, January 11, 2019, TexReg 261, eff. 1/10/2019; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 50, December 16, 2022, TexReg 8274, eff. 12/21/2022