HB 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| AMBULANCES | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 89 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| AMBULANCES | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests to detect prostate cancer.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid and child health plan program coverage and reimbursement for childhood cranial remolding orthosis.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS
HB 290 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to multiple employer welfare arrangements.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 340 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 351 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance and group accident and health insurance together in a packaged plan.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN., TEXAS
HB 389 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Postponed
| INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 496 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for conversion therapy.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision of telehealth and telemedicine medical services by certain health professionals located outside of this state; requiring registration to engage in an occupation; authorizing fees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 593 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the disclosure of negotiated rates requested by members of the legislature from certain health care vendors that contract with this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature
HB 625 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 633 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the method of payment for certain health care provided by a hospital.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Postponed
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 652 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 687 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the enrollment period for newborns under certain employer health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain contract provisions and conduct affecting health care provider networks.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases and certain blood disorders.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to telephone access for certain health benefit plan verifications and preauthorization requests and for utilization review requests.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 757 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain benefits by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 826 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 831 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 838 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 839 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment or prevention of infectious diseases.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 840 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 916 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 999 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for certain prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1001 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the definition of state-mandated health benefits for the purposes of consumer choice of benefits plans.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 1073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to availability of and benefits provided under health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for breast cancer patients.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 1236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the definition of and certain determinations regarding emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1322 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to coordination of vision and eye care benefits under certain health benefit plans and vision benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| EYECARE & VISION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1337 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1364 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to a direct payment to a health care provider in lieu of a claim for benefits under a health benefit plan.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to telemedicine medical services and telehealth services covered by certain health benefit plans or provided by a pharmacist.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1452 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1455 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to health care benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the relationship between dentists and certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured or self-funded employee welfare benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1649 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services and notice regarding certain risks of impaired fertility.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the disclosure of certain prescription drug information by a health benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1803 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE
HB 1902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements for health care provider directories maintained by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2002 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to preferred provider benefit plan out-of-pocket expense credits for payments made by an insured directly to a physician or health care provider.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to applicability of certain insurance laws to pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of a transplant of an organ that originated from or is transplanted in a country known to have participated in organ harvesting.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to insurance regulation of a prepaid health care plan for certain individuals with low income.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2088 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the application of prescription drug price rebates to reduce health benefit plan enrollee cost sharing.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Health Insurance Mandate Advisory Review Center; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATE ADVISORY REVIEW CENTER, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2414 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to certain practices of a health maintenance organization or insurer to encourage the use of certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2529 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic insulin prescription drug unavailability.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to an individual's genetic data, including the use of that data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes and the individual's property right in DNA; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | DNA | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
HB 2551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the licensing and regulation of associate physicians and the authority of an insured to select an associate physician under the insured's health insurance policy; requiring an occupational license.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2554 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 2562 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to coverage for low-THC cannabis under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2640 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to health benefit coverage for bariatric surgery under the state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 2702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 2797 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 2798 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the Department of State Health Services' purchase of health benefit plans for certain individuals infected with HIV.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--AIDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2926 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2985 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton | et. al.
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infections.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3034 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to notice regarding nonemergency ambulance and certain nonemergency health care coverage in health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| AMBULANCES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the medical authorization accompanying written notice of a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3085 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide applicants with certain information regarding eligibility for public health programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3091 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to identification cards issued by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3098 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prohibited conduct of a health benefit plan issuer in relation to affiliated and nonaffiliated providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to requirements applicable to certain third-party health insurers in relation to Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
HB 3195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS
HB 3196 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prompt payment deadlines for health benefit plan claims affected by a catastrophic event.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to price estimates and billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Purchasing--State
HB 3267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to programs established and operated by federally qualified health centers to provide primary care access to certain employees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 3351 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to standards required for certain rankings of physicians by health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to network adequacy standards and other requirements for preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to health benefits offered by institutions of higher education to students and their families.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3413 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to limitations on use of certain pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 3414 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the statewide all payor claims database.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 3460 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency medical services personnel and coverage by certain health benefit plans for treatment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3502 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3524 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to statewide standards for the provision of and health benefit plan coverage of substance use and addiction treatment.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3586 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion and contraception under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3764 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the regulation of community aide programs for health benefit exchanges.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to health benefit coverage for diagnostic examinations for lung cancer.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | CANCER | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to claims submitted and requests for verification made by a physician or health care provider to certain health benefit plan issuers and administrators.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3800 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain managed care plans.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3848 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to health maintenance organization and preferred provider benefit plan minimum access standards for nonemergency ambulance transport services delivered by emergency medical services providers; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AMBULANCES | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Municipal | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
HB 3886 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of participants in the state employees group benefits program for certain federal benefits.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE | State Employees
HB 3912 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3936 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services provided by only synchronous or asynchronous audio interaction.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth appointments with an originating site or distant site located outside this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3948 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to coverage for childhood screening, diagnosis, and treatment for dyslexia under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DYSLEXIA | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3985 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to an insurer's obligation under a preferred provider benefit plan for continuity of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4035 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4059 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 4067 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to examinations of health maintenance organizations and insurers by the commissioner of insurance regarding compliance with certain utilization review and preauthorization requirements; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4080 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain laws requiring health care cost disclosures by health benefit plan issuers and administrators.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to an entity's election to participate in or discontinue participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 4300 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses by managed care plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the direction of utilization review by physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4334 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 4343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the application of prescription drug price reductions; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 4348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 4350 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to prohibited health care discrimination based on vaccination status.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 4367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the preauthorization of medical or health care services by a health maintenance organization or an insurer.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 4377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | EYECARE & VISION | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS
HB 4500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CarolineSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/24
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
HB 4501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to a uniform coordination of benefits questionnaire for health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4506 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4713 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to unconditional designation of physicians as participating providers in a managed care plan
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 4798 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to governmental health benefit plan coverage for opioid antagonists and associated devices.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to unconditional designation of hospitals as participating providers in a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
HB 4912 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to availability of and benefits provided under health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 5113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to utilization review requirements for a health care service provided by a network physician or provider.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 5121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of treatment for chemical dependency.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 5186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the establishment of the state health benefit plan reimbursement review board and the reimbursement for health care services or supplies provided under certain state-funded health benefit plans.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Open Meetings | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN REIMBURSEMENT REVIEW BOARD | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5211 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain medically necessary therapeutic nutritional formulas.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | NUTRITION
HB 5230 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses and opioid and substance use disorders.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 5233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to expedited credentialing for licensed behavior analysts providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 5280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to operation by certain nonprofit organizations of certain regional health care programs for employees of small employers.
House: County Affairs
Record vote
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 51 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 241 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Talarico, James
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic or biosimilar insulin prescription drug unavailability.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 344 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and premium assistance and cost-sharing reduction programs; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to establishment of a shared savings program for certain managed care plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
SB 447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to consumer protections for accident and health insurance that excludes coverage for preexisting conditions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Consumer Protection | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 452 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to disclosure requirements for health benefit plans and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform
SB 583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a direct payment to a health care provider in lieu of a claim for benefits under a health benefit plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the definition of state-mandated health benefits for the purposes of consumer choice of benefits plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 622 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the disclosure of certain prescription drug information by a health benefit plan.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 634 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic and autoimmune diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 676 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 724 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 842 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for bariatric surgery under the state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
SB 856 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to an entity's election to participate in or discontinue participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 860 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 861 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to coordination of vision and eye care benefits under certain health benefit plans and vision benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EYECARE & VISION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 863 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
SB 989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
SB 1003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements for health care provider directories maintained by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for, governmental health plan coverage of, and public funding for gender modification procedures and treatments.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Finance | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of a transplant of an organ that originated from or is transplanted in a country known to have participated in forced organ harvesting.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1043 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1051 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Harris, Caroline
Relating to a uniform coordination of benefits questionnaire for health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers or employee benefit plans and health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to applicability of certain insurance laws to pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 1138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 1139 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1141 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1149 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to telephone access for certain health benefit plan verifications and preauthorization requests and for utilization review requests.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1150 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic and autoimmune diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment by regional education service centers of regional school district health coverage advisory committees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1178 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1258 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1277 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 1286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prompt payment deadlines for health benefit plan claims affected by a catastrophic event.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requests for arbitration of certain billing disputes between health benefit plan issuers or administrators and out-of-network facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1306 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured or self-funded employee welfare benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1307 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to multiple employer welfare arrangements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reporting on the use of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services among participating providers of certain managed care plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1502 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to prohibited conduct of a health benefit plan issuer in relation to affiliated and nonaffiliated providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of an individual's genetic data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
SB 1576 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for certain prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 1581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Health Insurance Mandate Advisory Collaborative; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 1623 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion and contraception under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1666 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to an insurer's obligation under a preferred provider benefit plan for continuity of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1723 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the backdating of referrals for certain managed care health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MANAGED CARE
SB 1765 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to network adequacy standards and other requirements for preferred provider benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to health coverage for school district and open-enrollment charter school employees under interlocal contracts.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1790 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE
SB 1793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1854 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to optional group benefits for dental and vision care under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| DENTAL SERVICES | EYECARE & VISION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1981 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the relationship between dentists and certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to data or information collected by the statewide all payor claims database and the composition of the stakeholder advisory group.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Insurance--Health & Accident | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 2065 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the recovery of overpayments made to dentists by certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2176 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2193 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to programs established and operated by federally qualified health centers to provide primary care access to certain employees.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 2212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the disclosure by a pharmacy to a patient of certain price information for a drug or biological product.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to limitations on health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for preventive services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2442 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to unconditional designation of physicians as participating providers in a managed care plan
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
SB 2476 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Political Subdivisions
SB 2502 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain limitations on reimbursements paid for inpatient and outpatient hospital services for certain publicly funded health benefit plan coverage for employees and retirees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | State Officers | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 10 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 26 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Filed
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 76 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 78 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
Recommitted to committee
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District
HB 30 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 69 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 17 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 34 88-4 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a uniform coordination of benefits questionnaire for health benefit plans.
Filed
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a cap on the monthly price of insulin and insulin supplies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Medicaid buy-in program for certain low-income individuals through the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing a universal maternal home visiting program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 410 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain benefits by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 428 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 430 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the termination of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program for retirees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 440 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 508 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 515 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
HB 602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 620 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to identification cards issued by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 733 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to telemedicine medical services and telehealth services covered by certain health benefit plans or provided by a pharmacist.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 908 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 942 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs in connection with the provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to health care benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1052 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for breast cancer patients.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 1093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to utilization review requirements for a health care service provided by a network physician or provider.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of certain health information and other information to school districts and other participating entities in the Texas school employees uniform group health coverage program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1356 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 1362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 1369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to regulation of health care cost-sharing organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1427 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of negotiated rates requested by members of the legislature from certain health care vendors that contract with this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | MANAGED CARE
HB 1436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 1445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical or dental billing services.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--Sales
HB 1460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to regulation of air ambulance subscription providers by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with Medicare plans available through the individual marketplace to provide health and pharmacy benefit coverage for certain retired school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the school employees and retirees group benefits programs.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1529 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to availability of and benefits provided under health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to availability of and benefits provided under health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1588 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for scalp cooling systems, applications, and procedures for certain cancer patients.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-sponsor authorized
| CANCER | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1617 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1763 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HB 1854 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 1919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1934 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to requirements for overpayment recovery and third party access to provider networks for certain insurance policies and benefit plans that provide dental benefits.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to emergency refills of insulin and insulin-related equipment or supplies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1990 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to utilization review of emergency care claims under health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database and health care cost disclosures by health benefit plan issuers and third-party administrators.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to deceptive marketing of certain health plans, programs, and arrangements; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2176 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and expiration dates of a temporary health insurance risk pool administered by the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for colon cancer screening for certain individuals.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a health benefit plan sponsor to consent to electronic delivery of certain communications on behalf of a party enrolled in the plan.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2310 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans and physicians and health care providers, including prompt payment of the claims of certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2504 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for conversion therapy.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2545 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a parity complaint portal and educational materials and parity law training regarding benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders to be made available through the portal and otherwise; designating October as mental health condition and substance use disorder parity awareness month.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Holidays | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PARITY AWARENESS MONTH
HB 2600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to fiscal impact statements for legislation imposing mandates on health benefit plan issuers.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature
HB 2636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of at-home diagnostic medical devices.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2651 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 2668 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for certain prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to coverage for conversion therapy by a health benefit plan offered by a public employer.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2755 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2787 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to repeal of certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 exemption provisions relating to pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to coverage for diagnostic examinations under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY
HB 2929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2960 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 3028 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to vaccination requirements for health benefit plans or insurance policies provided to business entities.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3043 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of individuals with a prior diagnosis of COVID-19.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, LaceySponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to financial regulation of certain life, health, and accident insurers and health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans at the lowest standard premium rate.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE
HB 3109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to identifying and addressing social determinants of health in Medicaid managed care contracts.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3209 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of health care fraud and the prosecution of health care fraud; creating a criminal offense.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3423 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to coverage for supplemental ultrasound imaging to screen for breast cancer under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 3459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
HB 3499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by health professionals located outside of this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3588 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for colorectal cancer early detection.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to an insurer's obligation for continuity of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the offering of health benefit coverage by subsidiaries of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 3818 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3847 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a study on the long-term funding structure of the retired school employees group insurance fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3851 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3871 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3911 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the eligibility of certain groups or associations that include self-employed individuals to participate in a multiple employer welfare arrangement.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to health benefits offered by certain nonprofit agricultural organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3947 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to health care cost transparency by health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests to detect prostate cancer.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to an explanation of benefits provided by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to county authority to balance bill for county air ambulance services.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | County Government--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain benefits under Medicaid, including the coordination of private health benefits, and to reimbursement for some of those benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 4051 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the method of payment for certain health care and certain contract provisions affecting health care reimbursement rates.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 4115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by out-of-network ground ambulance service providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Child Services | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 4307 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to coverage for low-THC cannabis under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MARIHUANA | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4469 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance and group accident and health insurance together in a packaged plan.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to preauthorization of medical care or health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HCR 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Resolutions--Corrective
HR 1994 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2658.
Reported enrolled
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 51 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 76 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 91 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 93 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to provide certain information regarding the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to claimants for unemployment compensation benefits.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 401 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ANESTHESIA | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions including COVID-19.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
SB 459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to availability of and benefits provided under health benefit plan coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTAL SERVICES | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 519 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers in relation to prescription drug coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 745 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 786 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 790 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to county and municipal authority to balance bill for county or municipal air or ground ambulance services and to a study regarding billing by ground ambulance service providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | County Government--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 844 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to repeal of certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 exemption provisions relating to pharmacy benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for scalp cooling systems, applications, and procedures for certain cancer patients.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| CANCER | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the reporting and expiration dates of a temporary health insurance risk pool administered by the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 914 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
SB 992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of telehealth services by health professionals located outside of this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SB 999 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to consumer protections against and county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1028 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for colorectal cancer early detection.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to certain claims against the third-party administrator or vendor of health benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
SB 1065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to coverage for diagnostic imaging for breast cancer under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| CANCER | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | Women
SB 1135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 1137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure of prices for certain items and services provided by certain medical facilities; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to patient choice in the dispensing of clinician-administered drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 1296 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to review rates and rate changes for certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for speech therapy services provided through telehealth services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1330 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance; authorizing an assessment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 1415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with Medicare plans available through the individual marketplace to provide health and pharmacy benefit coverage for certain retired school employees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to regulation of health care sharing ministries; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 1444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees and to a study concerning health coverage for school district employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1471 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to eligibility to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests to detect prostate cancer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of benefits under the Medicaid program, including to recipients with complex medical needs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 1751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aging | Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Open Meetings | Open Records | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | PROMOTORAS | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL | Women
SB 1758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1807 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and an exchange reinsurance program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1861 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of certain groups or associations that include self-employed individuals to participate in a multiple employer welfare arrangement.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to preauthorization and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
SB 2016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions mandating the provision by certain health benefit plans of health benefits requiring cost defrayal by this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2043 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic and autoimmune diseases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 2047 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 2051 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: González, Jessica
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2071 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to consumer protections for accident and health insurance that excludes coverage for preexisting conditions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 2121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the deductible imposed by a health benefit plan issuer for covered health care services or supplies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a health benefit plan sponsor to consent to electronic delivery of certain communications on behalf of a party enrolled in the plan.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between pharmacists or pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers or health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SR 542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2658.
Reported enrolled
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 16 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for breast cancer patients.
Filed
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 17 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
Filed
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 69 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS, BOARD OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 81 87-1 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 116 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to vaccination requirements for health benefit plans or insurance policies provided to business entities.
Filed
| IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HJR 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 7 87-1 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 51 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 97 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to vaccination requirements for health benefit plans or insurance policies provided to business entities.
Filed
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 135 87-2 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 234 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 54 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 164 87-3 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 174 87-3 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to preferred provider benefit plan reimbursement of certain services provided by out-of-network providers.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 41 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to coverage for mammography under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | MEDICAID | Women
HB 217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs in connection with the provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to long-term care insurance for state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE | State Employees
HB 501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to healthcare coverage in this state.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the standard service retirement annuity for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas enrolled in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to availability of certain health benefit plan options for certain participants in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 670 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to certain protected practices of pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses involving protective headgear requirements for motorcycle operators and passengers.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | MOTORCYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 762 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 839 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the group benefits advisory committee for the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 923 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to coverage of an alternative treatment after the approval of a utilization review.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
HB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to civil liability for an insurer's violation of certain insurance laws.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with certain Medicare plans to provide health benefit coverage for certain retired school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1273 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to denial of payment for preauthorized health care or dental care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1511 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to required coverage for eating disorders under group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to participation in the health care market by managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
HB 1742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 1783 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibited practices relating to health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
HB 1862 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
HB 1864 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, TX | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 1880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to disclosures required in connection with the issuance of certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the relationship between physicians or health care providers and health maintenance organizations or preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the relationship between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans and physicians and health care providers, including prompt payment of the claims of certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1968 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to coverage for treatment of craniofacial abnormalities under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1990 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to access to certain psychological associates under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
HB 2033 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADVERTISING | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2099 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-sponsor authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the practices and operation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to state contributions to fund the group insurance program for retired school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers and to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Interim Studies | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a prohibition on bids by certain insurance and health benefit providers to administer or provide coverage under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 2387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage and to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain benefits.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2417 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain contributions for health benefit plan coverage under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2486 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
HB 2507 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of short-term limited-duration insurance policies providing health insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADVERTISING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2520 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to disclosures by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to participation in the health care market by enrollees of certain governmental managed care plans.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to transparency related to drug costs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to physician and health care provider directories for certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 2632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes related to reimbursements applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 2658 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2735 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance or bond for certain physicians performing or inducing an abortion; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 2817 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to departures from network adequacy standards by a preferred provider benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3039 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to coverage for bacterial meningitis vaccinations under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the renewal of a preauthorization for a medical or health care service.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3058 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of AIDS and HIV.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3110 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the termination of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program for retirees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to an interim house study regarding retrospective denial by health benefit plans of health benefit claims for emergency care.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies
HB 3232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the authority of health benefit plan issuers to require utilization review for a health care service provided by network physicians or providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3276 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the applicability of mediation requirements for balance billing to certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the administration of a temporary health insurance risk pool.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to identification cards issued by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to health benefit coverage provided by certain health benefit plans for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to delivery of outpatient prescription drug benefits under certain public benefit programs, including Medicaid and the child health plan program.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3468 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the operation of more than one ambulatory surgical center in a single facility.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of private health benefits with Medicaid benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the enrollment and reimbursement of psychological associates under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
HB 3789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to withdrawal of participating entities with more than 1,000 employees from the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3828 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the disclosure of health benefit plan network status of certain physicians and health care practitioners.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3887 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in and cost-sharing for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the examination by the commissioner of insurance of certain insurers' network quality and adequacy.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3933 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against billing and limitations on information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of rural hospitals to establish a health care collaborative.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Health--Rural | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3937 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for scalp cooling for cancer patients.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CANCER | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the provision of certain historical claims data and other information to school districts and other participating entities in the Texas school employees uniform group health coverage program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3987 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a study of TRS-ActiveCare administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Governor | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to authorizing certain retired public school employees to participate in the state employee group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4076 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to benefits administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the waiting period for eligibility for health benefit coverage provided through the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 4127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 4185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 4215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4222 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to health coverage for employees of a municipal school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to utilization review of and health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to certain group and individual health benefit plans and the provision of health care benefits under health care plans through provider networks.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to health benefit coverage for chemical dependency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
HB 4393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to health benefit coverage for chemical dependency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding use of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 4420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Abortion | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4435 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ANESTHESIA | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in and cost-sharing for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing civil penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the determination of a usual and customary amount under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, ArtSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HR 2189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1207.
Reported enrolled
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2327.
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1742.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain duties of a sheriff regarding a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
SB 314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the application of certain insurance regulations to certain small employer health reimbursement arrangements.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
SB 469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain protected disclosures by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PRESCRIPTIONS
SB 580 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 744 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the relationship between physicians or health care providers and health maintenance organizations or preferred provider benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the accreditation of and a recipient's enrollment in a Medicaid managed care plan.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 825 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions and the guaranteed issue of certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFERTILITY | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CREDIT REPORTS | Financial--General | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding communication of the preferred provider status of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 1054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibited practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan regarding use of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 1087 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of a health insurance risk pool for certain health benefit plan enrollees; authorizing an assessment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, TX | LONG-TERM CARE
SB 1186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
SB 1187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of utilization review and independent review for health benefit plan coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program and the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by certain out-of-network providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit coverage provided by certain health benefit plans for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1282 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices relating to health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to methods of notice from certain health benefit plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
SB 1444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of rural hospitals to establish a health care collaborative.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health--Rural | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the applicability of mediation requirements for balance billing to certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
SB 1591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1654 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to studies concerning public school employee and retiree health coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to establishing a contingency reserve account under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to disclosures by certain health benefit plans to enrollees regarding certain preauthorized medical care and health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Julie
Relating to physician and health care provider directories, preauthorization, utilization review, independent review, and peer review for certain health benefit plans and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PHYSICIANS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes to reimbursement amounts applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
SB 1796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to disclosures required in connection with the issuance of certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1882 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to notice regarding voting by physicians at certain entities to authorize the differentiation of physicians based on maintenance of certification.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1886 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to departures from network adequacy standards by a preferred provider benefit plan.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1894 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to alternate health benefit plan contact information for victims of family violence.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1940 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the administration of a temporary health insurance risk pool.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1956 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1968 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 2020 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain health risk information; authorizing administrative penalties and other sanctions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2049 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2088 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to health insurance benefits for survivors of certain law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other public employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Law Enforcement
SB 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the applicability of certain prompt payment requirements to health and accident coverage provided by certain risk pools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requiring certain risk pools to conduct own risk and solvency assessments.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 2252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the examination by the commissioner of insurance of certain insurers' network quality and adequacy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to health coverage for employees of a municipal school district.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the practices and operation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 2284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2304 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to eligibility to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 2407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the regulation of short-term limited-duration health insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 2417 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with certain Medicare plans to provide health benefit coverage for certain retired school employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SCR 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee on state health care coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1742.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 10 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DIABETES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to coverage for diagnostic mammography under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | Women
HB 224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 307 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 336 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Public Employees | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY
HB 477 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 490 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 507 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | Women
HB 639 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public schools for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career and technology programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career and technology programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Public Employees | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 831 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to coverage for treatment of craniofacial abnormalities under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the Transgender Healthcare Advisory Committee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1036 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | Women
HB 1113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to long-term care insurance for state employees.
House: Pensions
Considered in Calendars
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 1225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 1227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1297 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certain training regarding self-insured health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1464 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connection with prescription drug coverage.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1466 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to coverage for mammography and supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CANCER | DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | Women
HB 1539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a state innovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarial value and level of coverage requirements.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1675 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the methods of payment to health care providers by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to privileged communications in workers' compensation insurance claims.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1832 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to disclosures regarding the provision of services by certain health care providers in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees.
House: Pensions
Received from the House
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the Texas certified self-insurer guaranty trust fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1994 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study health care costs and the transparency of health care costs and health benefits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1998 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
House: Pensions
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2036 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to premium tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
HB 2056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access by the division of workers' compensation to certain designated doctor contracts under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 2061 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to service and filing requirements for a party seeking judicial review in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to data collection related to certain health benefit plan issuers' calculation of payments to out-of-network physicians and providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to disclosures regarding the provision of laboratory services in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2094 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemical dependency under certain health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to prohibiting an insurer from directing a policyholder to certain entities to provide certain medical or health care services and supplies to the policyholder.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EYECARE & VISION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the recovery in a civil action of medical or health care expenses as economic damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on Medicaid managed care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2345 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the performance and appeal of utilization review by and under the direction of physicians.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 2350 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the provision of health care benefits through a network of physicians or health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to amounts charged to an enrollee in a health benefit plan for prescription drugs covered by the plan.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2397 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the termination or suspension by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications and receive compensation for certain services and procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2449 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the assignment of health insurance benefits to a physician or health care provider.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2549 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to withdrawal of participating entities with more than 1,000 employees from the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2558 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to capitation payments under a contract with a health maintenance organization for the provision of dental care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2603 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2605 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2620 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the award of damages in a private action involving health benefits for certain prohibited acts or practices by an insurer.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2630 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the reporting of certain claims information by certain insurers and health benefit plan issuers to the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the relationship of noninstitutional providers of laboratory services with health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2760 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2882 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2900 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to provision of certain preventive health care services to certain health benefit plan and health maintenance organization enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to network adequacy standards adopted by the commissioner of insurance for preferred provider benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3035 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to state assistance for education employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a prior authorization requirement for certain prescription eye drops and related medications.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EYECARE & VISION | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, LanceSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain physician-specific comparison data compiled by a health benefit plan issuer, including the release of that data to physicians participating in certain physician-led organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned from the House for further action
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance to stabilize long-term care premium rates.
House: Insurance
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 3144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under certain health benefit plans and the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 3216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 3218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health maintenance organization contracts with certain entities to provide health care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3226 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of a temporary health insurance risk pool.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3276 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3291 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3304 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Tagged
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 3310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination against a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DISCRIMINATION | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the suspension and reactivation of the operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDITOR, STATE | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | TEXAS HEALTH REINSURANCE SYSTEM
HB 3348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to coverage under a preferred provider benefit plan for certain services provided by out-of-network providers; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to preauthorization by certain health benefit plan issuers of certain covered benefits under the health benefit plan.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3523 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS
HB 3546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to out-of-pocket expense credits for payments made by a policyholder directly to a physician or health care provider.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3560 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to a joint interim study regarding health benefit coverage for obesity under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature
HB 3680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3753 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain authorized investments for domestic life, health, and accident insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Crimes--Drugs | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to required disclosures by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3891 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage for eating disorders under certain health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3967 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the financing options for early childhood intervention services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the administration of and benefits payable under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3982 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to certain managed care plan enrollees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 4016 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4035 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to eligibility and contributions for coverage under the state employee group benefits program and health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to regional or local health care programs for eligible individuals and employees of small employers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | County Government--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4075 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 4194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status for certain facility-based physicians.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 4197 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the prohibition or denial for the use of certain types of health benefit plans or payment methods.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authorization of health benefit plans that do not contain state-mandated health benefits.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HR 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1148.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 20 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 55 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 74 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 507 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 552 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connection with prescription drug coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 697 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 756 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required coverage for obesity under group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certain training regarding self-insured health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the administration of and benefits payable under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 789 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the administration of and benefits payable under the Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 861 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemical dependency under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to service and filing requirements for a party seeking judicial review in certain workers' compensation cases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 984 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain duties of a sheriff regarding a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
SB 1040 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EYECARE & VISION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to state contributions for health benefit plan coverage under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to amounts charged to an enrollee in a health benefit plan for prescription drugs covered by the plan.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1154 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the suspension and reactivation of the operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | TEXAS HEALTH REINSURANCE SYSTEM
SB 1265 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1346 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of state agency contract information regarding administrator services for group health benefit plans.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Appropriations
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1375 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefits management programs by physicians and health care providers in connection with provision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a joint interim study regarding the state's response to modifications to federal health care laws.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Legislature
SB 1388 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the termination by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a state innovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarial value and level of coverage requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to health maintenance organization contracts with certain entities to provide health care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a recipient's disenrollment from a Medicaid managed care plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1458 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a prior authorization requirement for certain prescription eye drops and related medications.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EYECARE & VISION | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1486 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1492 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance to stabilize long-term care premium rates.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE
SB 1495 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access by the division of workers' compensation to certain designated doctor contracts under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 1613 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the assignment of health insurance benefits to a physician or health care provider.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a misleading representation or misrepresentation in an explanation of benefits provided by a health benefit plan issuer or administrator.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1615 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to what constitutes balance billing of a health benefit plan enrollee by a physician or health care provider for purposes of certain disclosure and medication requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to waiver of a political subdivision's governmental immunity for certain employment benefit claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1664 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | EYECARE & VISION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | SENIORS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
SB 1795 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1880 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Public Employees | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1898 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Public Employees | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
SB 1967 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 2002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regional or local health care programs for eligible individuals and employees of small employers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | County Government--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the performance and appeal of utilization review by and under the direction of physicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 2087 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of a temporary health insurance risk pool.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT REPORTS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to health benefit plan provider network listings and directories; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
SB 2222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to insurance requirements for certain nonemergency medical transportation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 2224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SR 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1148.
Reported enrolled
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 20 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease participants' health insurance costs for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 126 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 135 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain essential health benefits.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 151 85-1 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain group benefits by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 193 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease health insurance premiums and deductibles for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 201 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 202 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 214 85-1 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 233 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 321 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to required state contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 388 85-1 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the computation of the standard service retirement annuity for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas enrolled in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
Filed
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 389 85-1 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to availability of certain health benefit plan options for certain participants in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
Filed
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 8 85-1 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 45 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain essential health benefits.
Filed
| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 103 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a supplemental appropriation from the economic stabilization fund for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 119 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to bonuses for public school classroom teachers and state assistance for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information following the completion of a review conducted by a utilization review agent or an independent review organization.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to benefits for a refill of a prescription drug by a health benefit plan issuer.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 255 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 437 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal conditions to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS
HB 449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | PHYSICIANS
HB 574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to certain physicians and health care providers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
HB 616 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
| Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
HB 694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | Women
HB 744 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance by public school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 773 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 778 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 838 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 963 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists as preferred providers.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 966 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees
HB 977 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1105 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 1132 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the regulation of certain policy forms used for insuring certain large risks.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1379 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1433 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1435 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of assets following the dissolution of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 1514 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to health insurance identification cards issued by qualified health plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1621 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to utilization review and notice and appeal of certain adverse determinations by utilization review agents.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1638 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to nonpreferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1667 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the designation of certain physicians as preferred providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1691 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to prompt payment of certain physicians and health care providers by a preferred provider benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
HB 1770 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1775 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1797 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to coverage for certain individuals under certain health benefit plans offered to governmental employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 1895 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to scholarship and insurance payments for student athletes at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of direct primary care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1948 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to individual indemnity health insurance.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| DIABETES | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2172 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to coverage of telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for injuries related to certain conduct of a covered individual.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | SUICIDE
HB 2243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; requiring a certificate of authority; imposing fees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 2275 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2348 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| DISCRIMINATION | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2467 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to excluding certain premiums, revenues, and fees from the determination of certain insurers' taxable gross premiums or revenues; affecting certain taxes.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2541 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of certain treatments for enrollees diagnosed with a terminal illness; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2618 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of third-party administrators, including pharmacy benefit managers; expanding the requirement of a certificate of authority to engage in an occupation; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2692 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the definition of a dependent for health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Insurance--Health & Accident | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
HB 2743 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2749 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 2757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to prompt payment of physicians and health care providers under contract with certain self-insured health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 2782 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to prohibiting the establishment of a health benefit exchange for purposes of certain federal law.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2813 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer screening.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
HB 2927 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain insurance payment disputes with certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2935 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2967 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to collection and use of certain information reported to and by the Texas Department of Insurance and certain approval authority and hearings held in connection with reported information.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2979 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids for certain individuals.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3006 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the distribution and use of certain penalties paid by health maintenance organizations and insurers for violating certain provisions governing prompt payment of physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL, TEXAS | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3025 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3028 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 3036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the number of persons served and the scope of services provided.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3085 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 3102 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of patient liability for payment for certain health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3130 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to coverage provided by certain health plans and health benefit plans for abortions.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PHYSICIANS
HB 3154 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to dental expert witness activity; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | WITNESSES
HB 3155 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to insurance coverage for hemophilia medical treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEMOPHILIA | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3194 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to coverage for diagnostic mammography under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | Women
HB 3195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the establishment of a health care pilot program for low-income individuals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Financial--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LOANS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3307 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System supplemental plan.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 3381 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to submission and payment of claims under long-term care benefit plans; imposing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 3398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active employees.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3454 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CIVIL JUSTICE FUNDING ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to prohibited conduct by certain managed care plans with respect to the practice of optometry and therapeutic optometry.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3565 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to prohibition of notification forms from health benefit plan issuers intended to intimidate patients; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
HB 3657 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study of the use of regional rating for health coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for certain active school employees and their dependents.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the provision of health care payment information and related information for health care services, supplies, and procedures; authorizing enforcement and penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3845 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to prior authorization from a health benefit plan issuer to obtain health care services under the health benefit plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3986 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for certain services prescribed to treat autism spectrum disorder.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4012 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to tax credit for purchase of health insurance.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--General
HB 4016 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to coordination of health benefits under certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4018 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to mandatory meetings of the Advisory Committee on Uniform Prior Authorization Forms.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4054 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HJR 132 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payment for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a mandatory health care system.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 137 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Budget
SB 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 90 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to notice and prior approval of health benefit plan rates.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 94 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 194 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 264 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 322 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 423 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to consumer information concerning facility-based physicians and notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PHYSICIANS
SB 482 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees
SB 501 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| DENTAL SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 575 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to health insurance identification cards issued by qualified health plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 659 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 684 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the relationship of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists with certain managed care plans, including preferred provider plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RIGHT TO TRY ACT
SB 784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to collection and use of certain information reported to and by the Texas Department of Insurance and certain approval authority and hearings held in connection with reported information.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 843 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 979 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to individual indemnity health insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Financial--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LOANS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1018 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of direct primary care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
SB 1033 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to relating to the definition of a dependent for health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Insurance--Health & Accident | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
SB 1039 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to seeking federal authorization to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 1097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
SB 1098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS
SB 1112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of state resources to implement or enforce the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
SB 1142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regulation of discount drug card program operators; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; expanding a registration requirement.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 1176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 1231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1232 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to regulation of certain segments of the health care system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1478 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
SB 1519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to notice and appeal of an adverse determination by utilization review agents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1558 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIABETES | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to nonpreferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1649 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1723 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance by public school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1774 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1816 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--General
SB 1872 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the provision of public health care services in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Improvement Network.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1980 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1995 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a health care pilot program for low-income individuals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2003 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer screening.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Women
SJR 16 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Family--Child Support | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Budget
HB 170 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY
HB 361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 459 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of navigators for health benefit exchanges.
House: Insurance
Postponed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | CANCER | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | MAMMOGRAPHY | Women
HB 522 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to direct payment by a health insurer to physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| AMBULANCES | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 624 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the payment for services provided by certain types of health care practitioners under contracts between the practitioners and managed care health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 649 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to tax reimbursement for businesses that refuse to comply with certain federal health care coverage requirements based solely on the religious convictions of the owners of the businesses; authorizing tax refunds and credits.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Abortion | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion | Taxation--General
HB 739 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
HB 865 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to removing the single nonprofit trust requirement for certain insurance premium tax exemptions; affecting certain taxes.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | TRUSTS
HB 979 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 997 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Abortion | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1002 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE, TEXAS | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1032 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1036 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers; imposing penalties; imposing and authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1140 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1203 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 1254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CIVIL JUSTICE FUNDING ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to contracts between dentists, optometrists, or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably as substituted
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | EYECARE & VISION | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 1358 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident
