Sec. 1501.258. FORMS. (a) A small employer health benefit plan issuer shall comply with:
(1) Chapter 1701 as it relates to policy form approval; and
(2) Chapter 1271 as it relates to evidence of coverage approval.
(b) A small employer health benefit plan issuer may not offer benefit plans through a policy form or evidence of coverage that does not comply with this chapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.058(b), eff. September 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