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  "text": "The secretary shall not implement the provisions of this Part unless a federal Medicaid waiver submitted to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration, or its successor, on or after December 31, 1994, authorizing the state to utilize health insurance organizations, health maintenance organizations, or managed care organizations for Medicaid recipients is received. However, the secretary may take actions necessary to implement this Part upon receiving such federal waiver approval.",
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