Tex. Ins. Code § 1369.108 · Subchapter C. COVERAGE OF PRESCRIPTION CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS AND DEVICES AND RELATED SERVICES
EXEMPTION FOR ENTITIES ASSOCIATED WITH RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) This subchapter does not require a health benefit plan that is issued by an entity associated with a religious organization or any physician or health care provider providing medical or health care services under the plan to offer, recommend, offer advice concerning, pay for, provide, assist in, perform, arrange, or participate in providing or performing a medical or health care service that violates the religious convictions of the organization, unless the prescription contraceptive coverage is necessary to preserve the life or health of the enrollee.
(b) An issuer of a health benefit plan that excludes or limits coverage for medical or health care services under this section shall state the exclusion or limitation in:
(1) the plan's coverage document;
(2) the plan's statement of benefits;
(3) plan brochures; and
(4) other informational materials for the plan.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1369.htm
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