Tex. Ins. Code § 1698.053 · Subchapter B. REVIEW OF RATES

PLAN DESIGN FLEXIBILITY WITHIN RATING AREAS.

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

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.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1698.htm
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