The department shall:
(1) identify areas in which federal Medicaid program benefits could be used in a manner that is cost-effective for juveniles in the juvenile justice system;
(2) develop a program to encourage application for and receipt of Medicaid benefits;
(3) provide technical assistance to counties relating to eligibility for Medicaid benefits; and
(4) monitor the extent to which counties make use of Medicaid benefits.
Official text of the Texas Human Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.