Relating to implementing an express lane option under Medicaid and the child health plan program.

Added a new express lane option that allows the Medicaid commission to use SNAP applicant data to determine child eligibility for the child health plan program, reducing processing time.

Modified income verification procedures to allow greater flexibility in how the commission verifies applicant income, including using verification processes described in Section 62.1012.

Modified recertification review procedures to permit telephone or mail reviews instead of requiring personal appearances, unless verification cannot be done remotely.

Modified notice delivery requirements to allow oral, telephone, written, or electronic methods for communicating eligibility determinations to parents or guardians.

Added an effective date of September 1, 2025, for the implementation of the Act's provisions.

Added a provision allowing state agencies to request federal waivers if necessary for implementing the new provisions.