Sec. 1507.002. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Health carrier" means any entity authorized under this code or another insurance law of this state that provides health insurance or health benefits in this state. The term includes an insurance company, a group hospital service corporation under Chapter 842, and a stipulated premium company under Chapter 884.
(2) "Standard health benefit plan" means an accident or sickness insurance policy that, in whole or in part, does not offer or provide state-mandated health benefits, but that provides creditable coverage as defined by Section 1205.004(a) or 1501.102(a).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.074(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability
Chapter 1507 - Consumer Choice of Benefits Plans
Subchapter A. Consumer Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plans
Section 1507.003. State-Mandated Health Benefits
Section 1507.004. Standard Health Benefit Plans Authorized; Minimum Requirement
Section 1507.005. Notice to Policyholder
Section 1507.006. Disclosure Statement