Text of section effective until April 01, 2025
Sec. 4201.652.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to:
(1)  a health benefit plan offered by a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843, except that this subchapter does not apply to:
(A)  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
(B)  the state Medicaid program, including the Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapter 533, Government Code;
(2)  a preferred provider benefit plan or exclusive provider benefit plan offered by an insurer under Chapter 1301; and
(3)  a person who contracts with a health maintenance organization or insurer to issue preauthorization determinations or perform the functions described in this subchapter for a health benefit plan to which this subchapter applies.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1018 (H.B. 3459), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.
Amended by: 
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.140, eff. April 1, 2025.