Sec. 1301.003. PREFERRED PROVIDER BENEFIT PLANS AND EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER BENEFIT PLANS PERMITTED. A preferred provider benefit plan or an exclusive provider benefit plan that meets the requirements of this chapter is not:
(1) unjust under Chapter 1701;
(2) unfair discrimination under Subchapter A or B, Chapter 544; or
(3) a violation of Subchapter B or C, Chapter 1451.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (H.B. 1772), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Chapter 1301 - Preferred Provider Benefit Plans
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 1301.002. Nonapplicability to Dental Care Benefits
Section 1301.003. Preferred Provider Benefit Plans and Exclusive Provider Benefit Plans Permitted
Section 1301.0041. Applicability
Section 1301.0042. Applicability of Insurance Law
Section 1301.0045. Construction of Chapter
Section 1301.0046. Coinsurance Requirements for Services of Nonpreferred Providers
Section 1301.005. Availability of Preferred Providers
Section 1301.0051. Exclusive Provider Benefit Plans: Quality Improvement and Utilization Management
Section 1301.0052. Exclusive Provider Benefit Plans: Referrals for Medically Necessary Services
Section 1301.0053. Exclusive Provider Benefit Plans: Emergency Care
Section 1301.0055. Network Adequacy Standards
Section 1301.0056. Examinations and Fees
Section 1301.0057. Access to Out-of-Network Providers
Section 1301.0058. Protected Communications by Preferred Providers
Section 1301.006. Availability of and Accessibility to Health Care Services
Section 1301.0061. Terms of Enrollee Eligibility
Section 1301.008. Conflict With Other Law