Sec. 1001.081. HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE INFORMATION. (a) In this section:
(1) "Health insurance exchange" means an American Health Benefit Exchange administered by the federal government under 42 U.S.C. Section 18041 or created under 42 U.S.C. Section 18031.
(2) "Individual's legally authorized representative" has the meaning assigned by Section 1001.080(a).
(b) The department may develop informational materials regarding health care insurance coverage and subsidies available under a health insurance exchange.
(c) The department shall provide the informational materials regarding health care insurance coverage and subsidies available under a health insurance exchange to an individual or the individual's legally authorized representative who:
(1) applies to receive health or mental health benefits, services, or assistance described in Section 1001.080(b); and
(2) has an income above 100 percent of the federal poverty level.
(d) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 1057), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Health and Mental Health
Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Department
Section 1001.071. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Health Care
Section 1001.0711. School Health Advisory Committee
Section 1001.072. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Mental Health
Section 1001.073. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Substance Abuse
Section 1001.074. Information Regarding Complaints
Section 1001.077. Adult Diabetes Education Program
Section 1001.078. Funding Formula; Public Health Evaluation
Section 1001.079. Public Health Threat Policy
Section 1001.080. Health Insurance Coverage Information
Section 1001.081. Health Insurance Exchange Information
Section 1001.084. Contracting and Auditing Authority; Delegation
Section 1001.084. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Public Reporting System
Section 1001.085. Management and Direction by Executive Commissioner
Section 1001.086. Treatment Alternatives Training Curriculum for Judges and Attorneys
Section 1001.088. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Hotlines