Sec. 1501.256. COORDINATION WITH FEDERAL LAW. (a) To the extent required to comply with federal law applicable to a small employer health benefit plan described by this subchapter, the commissioner by rule may:
(1) modify the plan; or
(2) adopt a substitute for the plan.
(b) The commissioner shall use the Texas Health Benefits Purchasing Cooperative in implementing this section.
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 G - Health Coverage Availability
Chapter 1501 - Health Insurance Portability and Availability Act
Subchapter F. Coverage Under Small Employer Health Benefit Plans
Section 1501.251. Exception From Certain Mandated Benefit Requirements
Section 1501.252. Health Benefit Plans
Section 1501.254. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Benefits
Section 1501.255. Health Maintenance Organization Plans
Section 1501.256. Coordination With Federal Law
Section 1501.2561. Waiver of Certain Federal Requirements
Section 1501.257. Cost Containment