(a) In this section:
(1) "Lactation consultant" means an individual certified by an international or national certification program approved by the commission to provide lactation consultation services.
(2) "Recipient" means a medical assistance program recipient.
(b) The commission shall ensure medical assistance reimbursement is provided to a lactation consultant for providing lactation consultation services to a recipient.
(c) The executive commissioner shall establish a separate provider type for lactation consultants for purposes of enrollment as a provider for and reimbursement under the medical assistance program.
Official text of the Texas Human Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.