Section 63.003 - Health Benefits Plan Coverage for Certain Children The executive commissioner shall develop and implement a program to provide health benefits plan coverage for a child who:
(1) is a qualified alien, as that term is defined by 8 U.S.C. Section 1641(b);(2) is younger than 19 years of age;(3) entered the United States after August 22, 1996;(4) has resided in the United States for less than five years; and(5) meets the income eligibility requirement of, but is not eligible for assistance under: (A) the child health plan program under Chapter 62; or(B) the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 63.003
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0212, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 235, Sec. 1, eff. 8/30/1999.