Sec. 1358.056. COVERAGE FOR NEW OR IMPROVED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. A health benefit plan must provide coverage for new or improved diabetes equipment or supplies, including improved insulin or another prescription drug, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration if the equipment or supplies are determined by a physician or other health care practitioner to be medically necessary and appropriate.
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
Subchapter B. Supplies and Services Associated With Diabetes Treatment
Section 1358.052. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1358.054. Coverage Required
Section 1358.055. Diabetes Self-Management Training
Section 1358.056. Coverage for New or Improved Equipment and Supplies