Section 544.452 - Applicability of Subchapter This subchapter applies to any entity that offers a health benefit plan or an annuity or life insurance policy or contract in this state, including:
(1) a stock or mutual life, health, or accident insurance company;(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;(3) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;(4) a stipulated premium insurance company operating under Chapter 884;(5) a Lloyd's plan operating under Chapter 941;(6) an exchange operating under Chapter 942;(7) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;(8) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846;(9) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844;(10) a statewide mutual assessment company operating under Chapter 881;(11) a local mutual aid association operating under Chapter 886; and(12) a local mutual burial association operating under Chapter 888.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730, Sec. 3B.023(a), eff. 9/1/2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921, Sec. 9.023(a), eff. 9/1/2007.