Texas § IN.1550.053 - CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS AND INCREASED DEDUCTIBLES PROHIBITED
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§ IN.1550.053. CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS AND INCREASED DEDUCTIBLES PROHIBITED
CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS AND INCREASED DEDUCTIBLES PROHIBITED. Except as provided by Section 1550.054 , an insurer that provides stop-loss or other insurance coverage for health benefits under a contract subject to this subchapter may not, based on an individual's prior medical history: (1) exclude from coverage an individual who is otherwise eligible for the health benefits coverage; or (2) assign a higher deductible to the individual. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636 ), Sec. 1G.002, eff. April 1, 2009.
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