1. (a) This subchapter establishes the eligibility criteria and participation requirements for TANF-level medical assistance, which provides Medicaid coverage to households eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
2. (b) Nothing in these rules shall be construed to violate the maintenance of eligibility requirements of section 5001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) and make eligibility standards, methodologies, or procedures under the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance (or any waiver under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §1315)) more restrictive than the eligibility standards, methodologies, or procedures, respectively, under such plan (or waiver) that were in effect on July 1, 2008.

Source Note:The provisions of this §366.701 adopted to be effective June 9, 2010, 35 TexReg 4661.