Sec. 1698.053. PLAN DESIGN FLEXIBILITY WITHIN RATING AREAS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a health benefit plan issuer may:
(1) offer different plan designs by rating area to individuals and small employers; and
(2) provide network access beyond the geographic rating area.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Chapter 1698 - Rates for Certain Coverage
Section 1698.051. Review of Premium Rates
Section 1698.052. Additional Rules and Guidance Related to Individual Health Plan Rates
Section 1698.053. Plan Design Flexibility Within Rating Areas
Section 1698.054. Federal Actuarial Levels and Plan Cost-Sharing