Sec. 1505.006. REQUIRED FILINGS; DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. (a) The participating health insurers shall provide for the filing with the department on behalf of the insurers of:
(1) a copy of any contract of association or organization or trust agreement entered into by the insurers under this chapter;
(2) the schedule of premium rates to be charged for the insurance coverage; and
(3) the plan for operating and marketing the insurance.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a contract, schedule, or plan described by Subsection (a) may not be effective until approved by the commissioner.
(c) A contract, schedule, or plan described by Subsection (a) that is not approved or disapproved in a written order of the commissioner on or before the 30th day after the date on which the document is filed with the department is considered approved on the 31st day after the date of filing.
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 1505 - Group Health Insurance Plans for Persons 65 Years of Age or Older
Section 1505.002. Plans for Certain Persons 65 Years of Age or Older
Section 1505.003. Application and Other Evidence of Insurance Forms
Section 1505.004. Execution of Policy
Section 1505.005. Use of Unincorporated Entity
Section 1505.006. Required Filings; Department Approval
Section 1505.007. Effect of Commissioner Disapproval
Section 1505.008. Exemption From Premium Taxes
Section 1505.009. Exemption From Certain Antitrust Requirements