# Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.053: MEDICAID AND OTHER STATE HEALTH OR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.053

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.053
- **Heading:** MEDICAID AND OTHER STATE HEALTH OR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4201 / Section 4201.053

## Text

(a) Except as provided by Section 4201.057, this chapter does not apply to:

(1) the state Medicaid program;

(2) the services program for children with special health care needs under Chapter 35, Health and Safety Code;

(3) a program administered under Title 2, Human Resources Code;

(4) a program of the Department of State Health Services relating to mental health services;

(5) a program of the Department of Aging and Disability Services relating to intellectual disability services; or

(6) a program of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

(b) Sections 4201.303(c), 4201.304(b), 4201.357(a-1), and 4201.3601 do not apply to:

(1) the child health program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, or the health benefits plan for children under Chapter 63, Health and Safety Code;

(2) the Employees Retirement System of Texas or another entity issuing or administering a coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(3) the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or another entity issuing or administering a plan under Chapter 1575 or 1579;

(4) The Texas A&M University System or The University of Texas System or another entity issuing or administering coverage under Chapter 1601; and

(5) a managed care organization providing a Medicaid managed care plan under Chapter 540 or 540A, Government Code, as applicable.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.001 § 4201.001. PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.001.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.002 § 4201.002. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.002.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.003 § 4201.003. RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.003.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.004 § 4201.004. TELEPHONE ACCESS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.004.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.051 § 4201.051. PERSONS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT SCOPE OF COVERAGE OR BENEFITS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.051.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.052 § 4201.052. CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.052.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.053 § 4201.053. MEDICAID AND OTHER STATE HEALTH OR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.053.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.054 § 4201.054. WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.054.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.055 § 4201.055. HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDED UNDER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.055.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.056 § 4201.056. EMPLOYEE WELFARE BENEFIT PLANS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.056.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.057 § 4201.057. HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.057.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.058 § 4201.058. INSURERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.058.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.101 § 4201.101. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.101.md)
- [Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.102 § 4201.102. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C4201_S4201.102.md)

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