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TX HB2119

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cassandra Garcia Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health benefit plan issuers from requiring preauthorization for screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging

  • Eliminates preauthorization requirements for breast reconstruction, surgery, prostheses, and related treatments following mastectomy, as well as associated inpatient care

  • Removes preauthorization requirements for diabetes equipment, supplies, and self-management training for qualified enrollees

  • Prohibits preauthorization for bone mass measurements to detect osteoporosis risk and for prostate cancer screening examinations for enrolled males

  • Applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to preauthorization of certain benefits by certain health benefit plan issuers.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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