Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.00554: OTHER MAXIMUM DISTANCE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS; COMMISSIONER AUTHORITY.

Where this section sits in the code

INSURANCE CODE
TITLE 8. HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGES
SUBTITLE D. PROVIDER PLANS
CHAPTER 1301. PREFERRED PROVIDER BENEFIT PLANS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(a) In this section, "maximum distance" has the meaning assigned by Section 1301.00553.

(b) For a physician specialty not specifically listed in Section 1301.00553, the maximum distance, in any county classification, is 75 miles.

(c) When necessary due to utilization or supply patterns, the commissioner by rule may decrease the base maximum travel time and distance standards listed in this section or Section 1301.00553 for specific counties.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 740 (H.B. 3359), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2023.

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