Sec. 166.006. EFFECT OF ADVANCE DIRECTIVE ON INSURANCE POLICY AND PREMIUMS. (a) The fact that a person has executed or issued an advance directive does not:
(1) restrict, inhibit, or impair in any manner the sale, procurement, or issuance of a life insurance policy to that person; or
(2) modify the terms of an existing life insurance policy.
(b) Notwithstanding the terms of any life insurance policy, the fact that life-sustaining treatment is withheld or withdrawn from an insured qualified patient under this chapter does not legally impair or invalidate that person's life insurance policy and may not be a factor for the purpose of determining, under the life insurance policy, whether benefits are payable or the cause of death.
(c) The fact that a person has executed or issued or failed to execute or issue an advance directive may not be considered in any way in establishing insurance premiums.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 1.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Chapter 166 - Advance Directives
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 166.004. Statement Relating to Advance Directive
Section 166.005. Enforceability of Advance Directives Executed in Another Jurisdiction
Section 166.006. Effect of Advance Directive on Insurance Policy and Premiums
Section 166.007. Execution of Advance Directive May Not Be Required
Section 166.008. Conflict Between Advance Directives
Section 166.009. Certain Life-Sustaining Treatment Not Required
Section 166.010. Applicability of Federal Law Relating to Child Abuse and Neglect