Tex. Ins. Code Section 1550.053
Certain Exclusions and Increased Deductibles Prohibited

Except as provided by Section 1550.054 (Exception for Written Waiver), an insurer that provides stop-loss or other insurance coverage for health benefits under a contract subject to this subchapter may not, based on an individual’s prior medical history:

(1)

exclude from coverage an individual who is otherwise eligible for the health benefits coverage; or

(2)

assign a higher deductible to the individual.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1G.002, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 1550.053 — Certain Exclusions and Increased Deductibles Prohibited, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­1550.­htm#1550.­053 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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