Texas MedicaidLow ImpactAdministrative
Reminder: Medicaid Skilled Nursing Facilities Must Enroll in Medicare Before Medicaid Enrollment
Published January 16, 2026Effective September 1, 2025
AI Summary
Texas is extending the deadline for Long-Term Care nursing facilities to enroll in Medicare before Medicaid enrollment, with the requirement now deferred until September 1, 2025. Acute care skilled nursing facilities must still provide evidence of Medicare enrollment before Medicaid enrollment.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most billing teams. If your practice works with Long-Term Care nursing facilities in Texas, note that Medicare enrollment requirement is extended until September 1, 2025. Continue to ensure acute care skilled nursing facilities have Medicare enrollment documentation before Medicaid enrollment.
Plan Types
Medicaid
States
TX
Specialties
geriatrics