Relating to the Managed Care Consumer Choice Program.

SB 2331 establishes new requirements for Texas' Managed Care Consumer Choice Program, which governs Medicaid and CHIP health plans (STAR, CHIP, STAR Kids, and STAR + PLUS programs, excluding STAR Health). It requires the state commission to verify managed care organizations' certification, financial stability, and compliance with performance measures before contracting with them. The bill mandates annual performance evaluations based on cost efficiency, care quality, and member satisfaction, with results published online for public access. Recipients gain the right to choose any compliant health plan in their service area, while organizations failing to meet standards face remedies like corrective plans or contract termination. These changes directly affect Medicaid/CHIP beneficiaries and health plan providers operating in Texas.