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TX HB233

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health benefit plans to cover hair prostheses (wigs) for enrollees undergoing or who have undergone medical treatment for breast cancer, when determined appropriate by the treating physician to address treatment side effects

  • Mandates a minimum benefit amount of $100 for a hair prosthesis or its repair/replacement, with coverage for repairs unless necessitated by misuse or loss by the enrollee

  • Prohibits insurers from charging additional premiums for this coverage, though standard deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance may still apply

  • Applies broadly to multiple plan types including standard health benefit plans, Medicaid and CHIP programs, school district group coverage, nonprofit agricultural organization health benefits, and self-funded plans sponsored by professional employer organizations

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, applying to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for breast cancer patients.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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