Sec. 1698.053.  PLAN DESIGN FLEXIBILITY WITHIN RATING AREAS.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a health benefit plan issuer may:
(1)  offer different plan designs by rating area to individuals and small employers; and
(2)  provide network access beyond the geographic rating area.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.