Relating to the approval, selection, and use of an alternative electronic visit verification system under Medicaid.

SB 1334 requires Texas Medicaid providers offering personal care, attendant care, or similar services to use either the state's electronic visit verification (EVV) system or an alternative system approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. It directly affects healthcare providers who bill Medicaid for these services, mandating they comply with documentation standards, maintain confidentiality, and allow the Commission or Medicaid managed care organizations to review EVV records at no cost. The bill establishes a process for the Commission to approve alternative systems (including those developed by providers) that meet data, reporting, and business rule requirements, and allows for vendor reimbursement of EVV transaction costs under federal law. Providers must grant on-site system access to authorized entities upon request.