Text of section effective until April 01, 2025
Sec. 1661.003. EXCEPTIONS. This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a health benefit plan that provides coverage only:
(A) for a specified disease or diseases or under a limited benefit policy;
(B) for accidental death or dismemberment;
(C) as a supplement to a liability insurance policy; or
(D) for dental or vision care;
(2) disability income insurance coverage;
(3) credit insurance coverage;
(4) a hospital confinement indemnity policy;
(5) a Medicare supplemental policy as defined by Section 1882(g)(1), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss);
(6) a workers' compensation insurance policy;
(7) medical payment insurance coverage provided under a motor vehicle insurance policy;
(8) a long-term care insurance policy, including a nursing home fixed indemnity policy, unless the commissioner determines that the policy provides benefits so comprehensive that the policy is a health benefit plan and should not be subject to the exemption provided under this section;
(9) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, or the health benefits plan for children under Chapter 63, Health and Safety Code; or
(10) a Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapter 533, Government Code, or a Medicaid program operated under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 261 (H.B. 1342), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.138, eff. April 1, 2025.