Sec. 1355.256. DEFINITIONS UNDER PLAN. (a) A health benefit plan must define a condition to be a mental health condition or not a mental health condition in a manner consistent with generally recognized independent standards of medical practice.
(b) A health benefit plan must define a condition to be a substance use disorder or not a substance use disorder in a manner consistent with generally recognized independent standards of medical practice.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 10), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
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 F. Coverage for Mental Health Conditions and Substance Use Disorders
Section 1355.252. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1355.254. Coverage for Mental Health Conditions and Substance Use Disorders
Section 1355.256. Definitions Under Plan
Section 1355.257. Coordination With Other Law; Intent of Legislature
Section 1355.2571. Parity Complaint Portal
Section 1355.2572. Educational Materials and Parity Law Training; Report