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TX HB2750
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cody Harris
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health benefit plan issuers from requiring enrollees to use a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) in which the issuer holds a financial interest, including ownership or investment stakes through equity, debt, or other means
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Applies to a broad range of health benefit plans including individual and group insurance policies, HMOs, group hospital service contracts, multiple employer welfare arrangements, and fraternal benefit societies
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Covers state-regulated plans including small employer health benefit plans, Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (Chapter 1551), Teacher Retirement System plans (Chapter 1575), and school district group health coverage
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Defines "financial interest" to include direct ownership as well as indirect interests held through intermediate entities
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating to use of a pharmacy benefit manager in which a health benefit plan issuer has a financial interest.
Insurance
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/9/2025