Tex. Ins. Code Section 1355.002
Applicability of Subchapter


(a)

This subchapter applies only to a group health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including:

(1)

a group insurance policy, group insurance agreement, group hospital service contract, or group evidence of coverage that is offered by:

(A)

an insurance company;

(B)

a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842 (Group Hospital Service Corporations);

(C)

a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885 (Fraternal Benefit Societies);

(D)

a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884 (Stipulated Premium Insurance Companies); or

(E)

a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843 (Health Maintenance Organizations); and

(2)

to the extent permitted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Section 1001 et seq.), a plan offered under:

(A)

a multiple employer welfare arrangement as defined by Section 3 of that Act; or

(B)

another analogous benefit arrangement.

(b)

Notwithstanding any provision in Chapter 1575 (Texas Public School Employees Group Benefits Program) or 1579 (Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage) or any other law, Section 1355.015 (Required Coverage for Certain Enrollees) applies to:

(1)

a basic plan under Chapter 1575 (Texas Public School Employees Group Benefits Program); and

(2)

a primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579 (Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage).
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1107 (H.B. 451), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Section 1355.002 — Applicability of Subchapter, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­1355.­htm#1355.­002 (accessed May 18, 2024).

1355.001
Definitions
1355.002
Applicability of Subchapter
1355.003
Exception
1355.004
Required Coverage for Serious Mental Illness
1355.005
Managed Care Plan Authorized
1355.006
Coverage for Certain Conditions Related to Controlled Substance or Marihuana Not Required
1355.007
Small Employer Coverage
1355.015
Required Coverage for Certain Enrollees
1355.051
Definitions
1355.052
Applicability of Subchapter
1355.053
Required Coverage for Certain Illnesses and Disorders
1355.054
Conditions for Coverage
1355.055
Determinations for Treatment in a Residential Treatment Center for Children and Adolescents
1355.056
Determinations for Treatment by a Crisis Stabilization Unit
1355.057
Review and Adjustment of Minimum Ratios of Reimbursement
1355.058
Health and Human Services Commission Assistance
1355.101
Definition
1355.102
Applicability of Subchapter
1355.103
Applicability of General Provisions of Other Law
1355.104
Required Coverage for Treatment in Psychiatric Day Treatment Facility
1355.105
Determinations for Treatment in Psychiatric Day Treatment Facility
1355.106
Offer of Coverage Required
1355.151
Prohibition on Exclusion or Limitation of Certain Coverages
1355.201
Applicability of General Provisions of Other Law
1355.202
Prohibition of Exclusion of Mental Health or Intellectual Disability Benefits for Treatment by Tax-supported Institution
1355.251
Definitions
1355.252
Applicability of Subchapter
1355.253
Exceptions
1355.254
Coverage for Mental Health Conditions and Substance Use Disorders
1355.255
Compliance
1355.256
Definitions Under Plan
1355.257
Coordination with Other Law
1355.258
Rules
1355.2571
Parity Complaint Portal
1355.2572
Educational Materials and Parity Law Training

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 1355.002’s source at texas​.gov