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TX SB1332
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Hancock
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends Section 843.210 and Section 1301.0061 of the Texas Insurance Code to add these premium waiver provisions
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025
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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