Sec. 1355.006. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CONDITIONS RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR MARIHUANA NOT REQUIRED. (a) In this section, "controlled substance" and "marihuana" have the meanings assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.
(b) This subchapter does not require a group health benefit plan to provide coverage for the treatment of:
(1) addiction to a controlled substance or marihuana that is used in violation of law; or
(2) mental illness that results from the use of a controlled substance or marihuana in violation of law.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle E - Benefits Payable Under Health Coverages
Chapter 1355 - Benefits for Certain Mental Disorders
Subchapter A. Group Health Benefit Plan Coverage
Section 1355.002. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1355.004. Required Coverage for Serious Mental Illness
Section 1355.005. Managed Care Plan Authorized