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TX HB3814

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Katrina Pierson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health benefit plans that provide prescription drug benefits to cover medications for treating perimenopause and menopause

  • Applies to a wide range of health coverage types including insurance companies, HMOs, group hospital service corporations, multiple employer welfare arrangements, and fraternal benefit societies

  • Extends coverage requirements to state employee plans (Chapter 1551), teacher retirement plans (Chapter 1575), school employee plans (Chapter 1579), university employee plans (Chapter 1601), and the state Medicaid program

  • Allows state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are needed

  • 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 health benefit plan coverage for perimenopause and menopause medications.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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