Sec. 1365.003. OFFER OF COVERAGE REQUIRED. (a) A group health benefit plan issuer shall offer and make available under the plan coverage for the necessary care and treatment of loss or impairment of speech or hearing.
(b) Coverage required under this section:
(1) may not be less favorable than coverage for physical illness generally under the plan; and
(2) must be subject to the same durational limits, dollar limits, deductibles, and coinsurance factors as coverage for physical illness generally under the plan.
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 1365 - Loss or Impairment of Speech or Hearing
Section 1365.001. Applicability of Chapter
Section 1365.002. Applicability of General Provisions of Other Law
Section 1365.003. Offer of Coverage Required
Section 1365.004. Right to Reject Coverage or Select Alternative Benefits