Texas HB5544 mandates the provision of prosthetic devices to Medicaid recipients due to congenital absence, surgical revision, or traumatic.

HB5544 amends the Human Resources Code to ensure the commission provides prosthetic devices under the medical assistance program to Medicaid recipients who need them due to congenital absence, surgical revision, or traumatic amputation of an extremity, hip, or shoulder, regardless of age. If a federal waiver or authorization is required for implementation, the state agency may delay the provision until it is granted. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5544 mandates the provision of prosthetic devices to Medicaid recipients due to congenital absence, surgical revision, or traumatic.

HB5544 amends the Human Resources Code to ensure the commission provides prosthetic devices under the medical assistance program to Medicaid recipients who need them due to congenital absence, surgical revision, or traumatic amputation of an extremity, hip, or shoulder, regardless of age. If a federal waiver or authorization is required for implementation, the state agency may delay the provision until it is granted. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.