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

Tex. Insurance Code § 1355.256: DEFINITIONS UNDER PLAN.

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INSURANCE CODE
TITLE 8. HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGES
SUBTITLE E. BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER HEALTH COVERAGES
CHAPTER 1355. BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MENTAL DISORDERS
SUBCHAPTER F. COVERAGE FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

(a) A health benefit plan must define a condition to be a mental health condition or not a mental health condition in a manner consistent with generally recognized independent standards of medical practice.

(b) A health benefit plan must define a condition to be a substance use disorder or not a substance use disorder in a manner consistent with generally recognized independent standards of medical practice.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 10), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

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