Texas § IN.1501.203 - ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASSES OF BUSINESS ON CERTAIN BASES PROHIBITED
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§ IN.1501.203. ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASSES OF BUSINESS ON CERTAIN BASES PROHIBITED
ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASSES OF BUSINESS ON CERTAIN BASES PROHIBITED. (a) A small employer health benefit plan issuer may not establish a separate class of business based on: (1) participation requirements; or (2) whether the coverage provided to a small employer group is provided on a guaranteed issue basis or is subject to underwriting or proof of insurability. (b) A small employer health benefit plan issuer may not directly or indirectly use as a criterion for establishing a separate class of business: (1) the number of employees and dependents of a small employer; or (2) except as provided by Section 1501.202 (b)(3), the trade or occupation of the employees of a small employer or the industry or type of business of the small employer. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
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