State Policy/Initiative

Texas Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver Program Payment Rates

~~“4900 Supported Employment and Employment Assistance
Revision 17-1; Effective June 1, 2017
Senate Bill 45, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, required all Medicaid waivers offer employment assistance (EA) and supported employment (SE). Employment services are intended to assist members to find employment and maintain employment. Employment services available for members in the Medically Dependent Children Program are EA and SE. STAR Kids managed care organizations may not require SE or EA providers to obtain a denial or explanation of benefits from a member's primary insurance before seeking reimbursement for SE or EA services. “