Relating to the provision of behavioral health services under the Medicaid managed care program.

HB 2036 clarifies definitions for behavioral health services within Texas Medicaid managed care programs. It specifically defines "behavioral health services" to include mental health and substance use disorder treatment, with detailed descriptions of "intensive outpatient services" (like individual/group counseling and relapse prevention) and "partial hospitalization services" (intensive outpatient care under 24 hours). The bill requires Medicaid managed care plans to provide these defined services but includes a provision allowing state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers are needed. This bill directly affects Texas Medicaid managed care organizations and their service delivery requirements, effective September 1, 2025.