Sec. 1652.057. WAIVER OF WAITING PERIOD. (a) An entity that delivers or issues for delivery in this state a Medicare supplement benefit plan or certificate that replaces a Medicare supplement benefit plan or certificate shall give credit for the satisfaction or partial satisfaction of any waiting period, elimination period, or probationary period for a preexisting condition that has been satisfied under the plan being replaced.
(b) A replacement plan that clearly provides a new or additional benefit may include appropriate and clearly stated periods as a condition for payment of the new or additional benefit.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 4, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle I - Specialized Coverages
Chapter 1652 - Medicare Supplement Benefit Plans
Section 1652.051. Minimum Standards
Section 1652.052. Minimum Standards for Benefits and Claim Payments
Section 1652.053. Duplicate Benefits Prohibited
Section 1652.055. Additional Benefits
Section 1652.056. Coverage for Mammography