Tex. Ins. Code Section 1214.003
Rate Information Disclaimers


(a)

Subject to Chapter 541 (Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices) and Section 543.001 (Misrepresentation Prohibited), an advertisement for a health benefit plan may include rate information without including information about each benefit exclusion or limitation if the advertisement includes prominent disclaimers clearly indicating that:

(1)

the rates are illustrative;

(2)

a person should not send money to the health benefit plan issuer in response to the advertisement;

(3)

a person cannot obtain coverage under the plan until the person completes an application for coverage; and

(4)

benefit exclusions or limitations may apply to the plan.

(b)

An advertisement that states a rate must also indicate the age, gender, and geographic location on which the rate is based.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1G.001, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 1214.003 — Rate Information Disclaimers, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­1214.­htm#1214.­003 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 1214.003’s source at texas​.gov