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TX HB2750

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cody Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defines "financial interest" to include direct ownership as well as indirect interests held through intermediate entities

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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