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TX HB1051
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Salman Bhojani
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health benefit plans from limiting, denying, or reducing coverage for telemedicine, teledentistry, or telehealth services based on the health professional's choice of delivery platform
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Removes the existing exception (Section 1455.004(c)) that previously allowed insurers to restrict coverage for services provided through audio-only synchronous or asynchronous interactions
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Requires health benefit plans to cover telehealth services on the same basis and to the same extent as in-person services, regardless of the technology platform used
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Applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services provided by only synchronous or asynchronous audio interaction.
Electronic Information Systems
Last Action
Referred to Insurance
3/7/2025