Tex. Ins. Code § 1358.051 · Subchapter B. SUPPLIES AND SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES TREATMENT
DEFINITIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In this subchapter:
(1) "Diabetes equipment" means:
(A) blood glucose monitors, including noninvasive glucose monitors and glucose monitors designed to be used by blind individuals;
(B) insulin pumps and associated appurtenances;
(C) insulin infusion devices; and
(D) podiatric appliances for the prevention of complications associated with diabetes.
(2) "Diabetes supplies" means:
(A) test strips for blood glucose monitors;
(B) visual reading and urine test strips;
(C) lancets and lancet devices;
(D) insulin and insulin analogs;
(E) injection aids;
(F) syringes;
(G) prescriptive and nonprescriptive oral agents for controlling blood sugar levels; and
(H) glucagon emergency kits.
(3) "Nutrition counseling" has the meaning assigned by Section 701.002, Occupations Code.
(4) "Qualified enrollee" means an individual eligible for coverage under a health benefit plan who has been diagnosed with:
(A) insulin dependent or noninsulin dependent diabetes;
(B) elevated blood glucose levels induced by pregnancy; or
(C) another medical condition associated with elevated blood glucose levels.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.038(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
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