|
|
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, Jeff
Sponsor: 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, Will
Sponsor: 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, Lacey
Sponsor: 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, Greg
Sponsor: 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, Kelly
Sponsor: 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, Nathan
Sponsor: 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, Charles
Sponsor: 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, Nathan
Sponsor: 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, César
Sponsor: 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, John
Sponsor: 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, Eddie
Sponsor: 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, Eddie
Sponsor: 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, Hubert
Sponsor: 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, Art
Sponsor: 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, Jane
Sponsor: 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, Charles
Sponsor: 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, Kelly
Sponsor: 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, Kelly
Sponsor: 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, José
Sponsor: 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, Angela
Sponsor: 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, Dawn
Sponsor: 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, Kelly
Sponsor: 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, José
Sponsor: 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, John
Sponsor: 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, John
Sponsor: 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, René
Sponsor: 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, René
Sponsor: 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, Lance
Sponsor: 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, Larry
Sponsor: 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, Wayne
Sponsor: 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, Dan
Sponsor: 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, Judith
Sponsor: 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, Charles
Sponsor: 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, Craig
Sponsor: 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, Charles
Sponsor: 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, Judith
Sponsor: 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, Joan
Sponsor: 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, Kelly
Sponsor: 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, Dan
Sponsor: 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, Greg
Sponsor: 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, John
Sponsor: 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, Carlos
Sponsor: 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, Kevin
Sponsor: 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, Brandon
Sponsor: 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, Kevin
Sponsor: 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, Joan
Sponsor: 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 |
|
|
HB 1568 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to the accreditation status and eligibility for funding under the Foundation School Program of a district that knowingly violates the Texas Constitution. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 1585 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to notice of a premium increase for certain health insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
|
Considered in Calendars |
Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 1604 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for preauthorization of medical care or health care services. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Health Care Providers|Hospitals|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 1806 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
|
Relating to coverage of telephone consultations and telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Insurance--Health & Accident|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS|TELEMEDICINE |
|
|
HB 1851 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|Religion |
|
|
HB 1869 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to contractual subrogation and other recovery rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HB 1901 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE |
|
|
HB 1907 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to review by the office of public insurance counsel of rate filings by health benefit plan issuers. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
HB 2017 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
|
Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Insurance--Health & Accident|PHYSICIANS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES |
|
|
HB 2020 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption of wellness policies and programs by state agencies. |
House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2085 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
|
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--Life & Annuities|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 2127 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program. |
House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Education--Higher--Faculty|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Insurance--Health & Accident|Libraries & Librarians|State Employees |
|
|
HB 2129 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services programs and services. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2155 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program. |
House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Disabilities, Persons with|Insurance--Health & Accident|Minors--General|Retirement Systems--State Employees |
|
|
HB 2162 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain nonemergency ambulance transportation services. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 2299 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
|
Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan. |
House: Insurance
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS|PHYSICIANS|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS |
|
|
HB 2457 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to the withdrawal of certain school districts from the uniform group coverage program. |
House: Pensions
|
Referred to Pensions |
Education--School Districts|Insurance--Health & Accident|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HB 2530 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Insurance--Health & Accident|PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS |
|
|
HB 2533 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to coverage for and access to hemophilia medical treatment. |
House: Insurance
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HEMOPHILIA|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2566 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carter, Stefani
|
Relating to electronic payment of premiums to the Texas Health Insurance Pool. |
House: Insurance
|
No action taken in committee |
Electronic Information Systems|HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 2628 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
|
Relating to health insurance coverage for services provided by chiropractic assistants. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS|Insurance--Health & Accident|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 2645 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to certification and operation of independent review organizations. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--Workers' Compensation |
|
|
HB 2657 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 2700 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--Workers' Compensation|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2732 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; creating offenses; imposing a fee. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
HB 2782 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to disapprove rate changes for certain health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
INSURANCE RATES|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HB 2783 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
|
Relating to who is an employee for large and small employers for health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Education--School Districts|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 2791 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to abolishing the Texas Health Insurance Pool. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 2838 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of the price of certain health care services. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 2853 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan rates. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
INSURANCE RATES|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
HB 2925 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain insurance payment disputes with chiropractors. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION |
|
|
HB 2926 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
|
|
HB 2929 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for brain injury. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Education--School Districts|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 2956 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to certain binding arbitration provisions in certain insurance and health benefit plan coverage documents. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION |
|
|
HB 2957 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to the use of certain funds of the Texas Health Insurance Pool. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3020 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to disclosure of the price charged by a health care provider for a health care service or supply; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3044 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to the provision of ancillary services through limited services networks; providing penalties. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--Workers' Compensation|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 3105 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to availability of certain benefits under individual accident and health insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3158 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
|
Relating to Medicaid managed care pilot programs for contracts with provider-directed managed care organizations, including organizations that delegate to health care collaboratives, and to the establishment of those collaboratives. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 3185 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting the establishment of a health benefit exchange in this state. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3226 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety |
|
|
HB 3227 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
|
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Insurance--Health & Accident|Mental Health & Substance Abuse |
|
|
HB 3269 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Electronic Information Systems|Health Care Providers|Human Services--General|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE |
|
|
HB 3270 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to preferred provider and exclusive provider network regulations; providing administrative sanctions and penalties. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HB 3276 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans for the screening and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3326 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Mental Health & Substance Abuse |
|
|
HB 3328 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to withdrawal from the uniform group insurance program by certain school districts. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--School Districts|Insurance--Health & Accident|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HB 3329 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to certain reimbursement rates offered by health benefit plan administrators for certain health coverage plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAID|MEDICARE|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HB 3455 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to access to pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS |
|
|
HB 3456 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to reimbursement rates paid to certain pharmacies in connection with health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS |
|
|
HB 3460 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Carona, John
|
Relating to the requirement that certain information be reported to the Texas Department of Insurance and the confidentiality of that information. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Open Records |
|
|
HB 3620 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to requiring the charging of fair and reasonable premiums for health care coverage of Texans. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
INSURANCE RATES|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HB 3687 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services; repealing a fee. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
HB 3709 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Relating to creation of the Health Freedom Act. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|HEALTH FREEDOM ACT|Insurance--Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 3814 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carter, Stefani
|
Relating to availability of certain benefits under individual accident and health insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HCR 60 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zerwas, John
|
Urging the United States Congress to modify the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow cost-sharing payments and premium tax credits to be made available to the Texas political subdivision health care benefit pools on the same basis as those for health plans participating in the new federal exchange. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Insurance--Health & Accident|PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HCR 64 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Requesting the comptroller to conduct a study to determine the costs to the state of instituting the Affordable Care Act and a projection of the number of Texas residents who would lose health insurance coverage as a result of the ACA. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Insurance--Health & Accident|PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
|
|
HJR 48 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Left pending in committee |
Family--Child Support|Insurance--Health & Accident|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 59 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose health insurance coverage. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Insurance--Health & Accident|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 109 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payments for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a mandatory health care system. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SB 84 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE, TEXAS|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Health--Children's Insurance|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 85 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to prior approval of certain insurance rates. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
INSURANCE RATES|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 255 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
|
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. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Public Employees|MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS |
|
|
SB 257 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to notice of inaccurate payment or nonpayment of certain claims under certain health benefit plans. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 365 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY |
|
|
SB 469 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--AIDS|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 470 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY |
|
|
SB 478 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to certain rebates and incentives for the purchase of certain drugs; providing civil penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
SB 547 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Farney, Marsha
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--Workers' Compensation |
|
|
SB 591 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Insurance |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS |
|
|
SB 632 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to contracts between optometrists or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
DENTISTS & DENTISTRY|EYECARE & VISION|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS |
|
|
SB 644 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Electronic Information Systems|Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
|
|
SB 774 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
DENTAL SERVICES|Family--Child Support|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 800 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | 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. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 813 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 822 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 853 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to notice of a premium increase for certain health insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 874 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|Religion |
|
|
SB 943 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids for certain individuals. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
HEARING DISORDERS|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Minors--Health & Safety |
|
|
SB 995 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to allowing employers to issue individual insurance plans. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--General |
|
|
SB 996 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for brain injury. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 1055 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--Higher--Faculty|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Insurance--Health & Accident|Libraries & Librarians|State Employees |
|
|
SB 1057 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services health or mental health benefits, services, and assistance. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Insurance--Health & Accident|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1118 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to access to specialist physicians under managed care health benefit plans. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|PHYSICIANS|SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE & MEDICAL SPECIALISTS |
|
|
SB 1152 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Insurance--Health & Accident|PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS |
|
|
SB 1197 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to requirements of exclusive provider and preferred provider benefit plans. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 1216 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of medical care or health care services. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
SB 1221 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Smithee, John
|
Relating to use of a Medicaid-based fee schedule for reimbursement of services under a contract between a health care provider and certain health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Health Care Providers|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAID |
|
|
SB 1232 |
83-0 (2013) |
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|PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT |
|
|
SB 1242 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS|PHYSICIANS|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS |
|
|
SB 1283 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
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 |
|
|
SB 1290 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
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Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents and family members of persons wrongfully imprisoned. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT |
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SB 1322 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Oliveira, René
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Relating to the provision of durable medical equipment and home health care services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing penalties. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--Workers' Compensation|PHYSICIANS |
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SB 1332 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Smithee, John
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Relating to who is an employee for large and small employers for health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Education--School Districts|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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SB 1339 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
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Relating to contractual subrogation rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
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SB 1347 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
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Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|PHYSICIANS |
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SB 1366 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
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Relating to the use of certain funds of the Texas Health Insurance Pool. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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SB 1367 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Smithee, John
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Relating to abolishing the Texas Health Insurance Pool. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
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See remarks for effective date |
HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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SB 1379 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
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Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
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House appoints conferees-reported |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
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SB 1463 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce
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Relating to certain contracts for Medicaid managed care. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
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SB 1484 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
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Relating to health benefit plan coverage for enrollees diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Insurance--Health & Accident|Minors--Health & Safety |
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SB 1485 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
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Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
Insurance--Health & Accident|Mental Health & Substance Abuse |
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SB 1486 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
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Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Education--Higher--General|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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SB 1544 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Electronic Information Systems|Health Care Providers|Human Services--General|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE |
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SB 1603 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to risk management at institutions of higher education. |
Senate: Higher Education
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Referred to Higher Education |
Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Insurance--Health & Accident|Protection of Personal Information |
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SB 1746 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
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Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE |
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SB 1795 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
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Relating to the regulation of navigators for health benefit exchanges. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Insurance--Health & Accident |
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SB 1816 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
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Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and funding of that expansion. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAID|PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT |
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SB 1860 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
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Relating to the provision of and funding for certain primary health care services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
Health Care Providers|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
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SJR 5 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Co-author authorized |
Family--Child Support|Insurance--Health & Accident|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HB 32 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
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Relating to required individual health insurance coverage. |
House: State Sovereignty, Select
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Returned to committee |
Insurance--Health & Accident |
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HB 97 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
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Relating to creation of the Health Freedom Act. |
House: State Sovereignty, Select
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Left pending in committee |
HEALTH FREEDOM ACT|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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HB 124 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
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Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system. |
House: State Sovereignty, Select
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Left pending in committee |
Health Care Providers|Health--General|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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HB 131 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
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Relating to requiring contractors in certain state construction contracts to provide health benefits to employees. |
House: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Health--General|Human Services--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--General|Purchasing--State |
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HB 144 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
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Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system. |
House: State Sovereignty, Select
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No action taken in committee |
Health Care Providers|Health--General|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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HB 203 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
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Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system. |
House: State Sovereignty, Select
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Left pending in committee |
Health Care Providers|Health--General|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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HB 210 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
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Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers. |
House: Insurance
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Referred to Insurance |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|MAMMOGRAPHY |
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HB 297 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
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Relating to certain federal health care legislation; imposing penalties. |
House: State Sovereignty, Select
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Left pending in committee |
Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Intergovernmental Relations |
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HB 335 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
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Relating to implementation and requirements of certain health care reform laws. |
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget |
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HB 381 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Brown, Fred
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Relating to the operation of a student health center of an institution of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
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Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
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HB 438 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
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Relating to health benefit plan coverage for orally administered anticancer medications. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
CANCER|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
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HB 528 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing an administrative violation. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--Workers' Compensation|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS |
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HB 551 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
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Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Public Employees|State Employees |
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HB 552 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
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Relating to a prohibition on coverage for abortion under health benefit plans offered through a health benefit exchange. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Abortion|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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HB 636 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
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Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Connector. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR, TEXAS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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HB 655 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
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Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care. |
House: Public Health
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Companion considered in lieu of |
Aliens|Health--General|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
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HB 705 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, John
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Relating to certain prohibited practices concerning the payment of copayments and deductibles under health benefit plans; providing a civil penalty and for injunctive relief. |
House: Insurance
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Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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HB 755 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
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Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Disabilities, Persons with|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Insurance--Health & Accident|State Employees |
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HB 758 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to certain limitations in health benefit plans and health insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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HB 762 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
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Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Public Employees|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
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HB 786 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
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Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--AIDS|Insurance--Health & Accident |
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