Sec. 1550.053. CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS AND INCREASED DEDUCTIBLES PROHIBITED. Except as provided by Section 1550.054, an insurer that provides stop-loss or other insurance coverage for health benefits under a contract subject to this subchapter may not, based on an individual's prior medical history:
(1) exclude from coverage an individual who is otherwise eligible for the health benefits coverage; or
(2) assign a higher deductible to the individual.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1G.002, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees
Chapter 1550 - Certain Requirements for Insurers Contracting With Governmental Entities
Subchapter B. Certain Contracts
Section 1550.051. Definition of Insurer
Section 1550.052. Bid Requirements
Section 1550.053. Certain Exclusions and Increased Deductibles Prohibited