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TX SB1332

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hancock

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health maintenance organizations may waive a group contract holder's liability for premiums on an enrollee for months following late notification of eligibility termination, if no covered services were provided to the enrollee after the termination month

  • Insurers may similarly waive a group policyholder's premium liability for an individual whose eligibility termination was reported late, provided no covered services were used after eligibility ended

  • Amends Section 843.210 and Section 1301.0061 of the Texas Insurance Code to add these premium waiver provisions

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025

  • Passed the Senate 29-0 on April 10, 2025 and the House 145-0 on May 20, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.

Insurance

Last Action

Effective immediately

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/17/2025
Health & Human Services2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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