Text of section effective until April 01, 2025
Sec. 533.002841.  MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION DECISION; ACCESS TO CARE.  The time frames prescribed by the utilization review and prior authorization procedures described by Section 533.00282 and the timeline for reconsidering an adverse determination on a prior authorization described by Section 533.00284 together may not exceed the time frame for a decision under federally prescribed time frames.  It is the intent of the legislature that these provisions allow sufficient time to provide necessary documentation and avoid unnecessary denials without delaying access to care.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 623 (S.B. 1207), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 3.01(3), eff. April 1, 2025.