Tex.
Ins. Code Section 1504.001
Definitions
(1)
“Child” has the meaning assigned by Section 101.003 (Child or Minor; Adult), Family Code.(2)
“Child support agency” has the meaning assigned by Section 101.004 (Child Support Agency), Family Code.(3)
“Custodial parent” means an individual who:(A)
is a managing conservator of a child or a possessory conservator of a child who is a parent of the child; or(B)
is a guardian of the person or other custodian of a child and is designated as guardian or custodian by a court or administrative agency of this or another state.(4)
“Benefit plan issuer” means:(A)
an insurance company, group hospital service corporation, or health maintenance organization that delivers or issues for delivery an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an evidence of coverage that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of an accident or sickness, or dental expenses;(B)
a governmental entity subject to Subchapter D, Chapter 1355, Subchapter C, Chapter 1364, Chapter 1578, Article 3.51-1, 3.51-4, or 3.51-5, or Chapter 177 (Life, Health, and Accident Insurance for Officials, Employees, and Retirees of Political Subdivisions), Local Government Code;(C)
the issuer of a multiple employer welfare arrangement as defined by Section 846.001 (Definitions); or(D)
the issuer of a group health plan as defined by Section 607, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Section 1167).(5)
“Medical assistance” means medical assistance under the state Medicaid program.
Source:
Section 1504.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1504.htm#1504.001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
