HB 2610 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain cancer-related treatments or items.

HB 2610 requires Texas Medicaid to cover specific cancer-related treatments and items that were previously not reimbursed. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries receiving cancer care and healthcare providers billing Medicaid. The bill mandates coverage for: physical therapy; dental services related to chemo/radiation (including oral surgery, implants, and dentures); compression garments (sleeves, gloves); and mastectomy products (shells, prostheses). The law takes effect September 1, 2025, after any necessary federal waiver approvals.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
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Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
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lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health by Speaker
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
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Jon Rosenthal
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