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  89R12606 SCF-D     By: Manuel H.B. No. 4667       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to prior authorization or precertification for the repair   of complex rehabilitation technology equipment under Medicaid.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter B, Chapter 32, Human Resources Code,   is amended by adding Section 32.031401 to read as follows:           Sec.   32.031401.     REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR OF COMPLEX   REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT. (a) In this section,   "complex rehabilitation technology equipment" has the meaning   assigned by Section 532.0455, Government Code.           (b)     The executive commissioner by rule shall establish a   reimbursement methodology for the repair of complex rehabilitation   technology equipment prescribed to a recipient under the medical   assistance program.           (c)     The commission shall provide medical assistance   reimbursement for the repair of complex rehabilitation technology   equipment without requiring a medical assistance recipient or   health care provider to obtain prior authorization or   precertification for the repair.          SECTION 2.  If before implementing any provision of this Act   a state agency determines that a waiver or authorization from a   federal agency is necessary for implementation of that provision,   the agency affected by the provision shall request the waiver or   authorization and may delay implementing that provision until the   waiver or authorization is granted.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.