Sec. 1661.003.  EXCEPTIONS.  This chapter does not apply to:
(1)  a health benefit plan that provides coverage only:
(A)  for a specified disease or diseases or under a limited benefit policy;
(B)  for accidental death or dismemberment;
(C)  as a supplement to a liability insurance policy; or
(D)  for dental or vision care;
(2)  disability income insurance coverage;
(3)  credit insurance coverage;
(4)  a hospital confinement indemnity policy;
(5)  a Medicare supplemental policy as defined by Section 1882(g)(1), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss);
(6)  a workers' compensation insurance policy;
(7)  medical payment insurance coverage provided under a motor vehicle insurance policy;
(8)  a long-term care insurance policy, including a nursing home fixed indemnity policy, unless the commissioner determines that the policy provides benefits so comprehensive that the policy is a health benefit plan and should not be subject to the exemption provided under this section;
(9)  the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, or the health benefits plan for children under Chapter 63, Health and Safety Code; or
(10)  a Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapter 533, Government Code, or a Medicaid program operated under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 261 (H.B. 1342), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle J - Health Information Technology and Availability
Chapter 1661 - Information Technology
Section 1661.002. Use of Certain Information Technology Required
Section 1661.004. Required Use of Technology by Providers
Section 1661.005. Refund of Overpayment
Section 1661.0055. Use of Technology: Waiver
Section 1661.006. Health Benefit Plan Issuer Conduct