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

Tex. Insurance Code § 1550.053: CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS AND INCREASED DEDUCTIBLES PROHIBITED.

Where this section sits in the code

INSURANCE CODE
TITLE 8. HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGES
SUBTITLE H. HEALTH BENEFITS AND OTHER COVERAGES FOR GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 1550. CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURERS CONTRACTING WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH MUNICIPALITIES

Except as provided by Section 1550.054, an insurer that provides stop-loss or other insurance coverage for health benefits under a contract subject to this subchapter may not, based on an individual's prior medical history:

(1) exclude from coverage an individual who is otherwise eligible for the health benefits coverage; or

(2) assign a higher deductible to the individual.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1G.002, eff. April 1, 2009.

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