Sec. 1508.262. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. (a) The commissioner may use an amount of the fund, not to exceed eight percent of the annual amount of the fund, for purposes of developing and implementing public education, outreach, and facilitated enrollment strategies targeted to small employers who do not provide health insurance.
(b) The commissioner shall solicit and accept recommendations concerning the development and implementation of education, outreach, and enrollment strategies under Subsection (a) from agents licensed under Title 13 to write health benefit plans in this state.
(c) The commissioner may contract with marketing organizations to perform or provide assistance with education, outreach, and enrollment strategies described by Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability
Chapter 1508 - Healthy Texas Program
Subchapter F. Healthy Texas Small Employer Premium Stabilization Fund
Section 1508.251. Establishment of Fund
Section 1508.252. Operation of Fund; Claim Eligibility
Section 1508.253. Reimbursement Request Submission
Section 1508.254. Fund Availability
Section 1508.255. Program Reporting
Section 1508.256. Claims Experience Data
Section 1508.257. Total Eligible Enrollment Determination
Section 1508.258. Evaluation and Protection of Fund; Employer Enrollment Suspension
Section 1508.259. Employer Enrollment Reactivation
Section 1508.260. Fund Administrator