Tex. Ins. Code § 1369.108

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 1369.108 - Exemption for Entities Associated With Religious Organization

(a) This subchapter does not require a health benefit plan that is issued by an entity associated with a religious organization or any physician or health care provider providing medical or health care services under the plan to offer, recommend, offer advice concerning, pay for, provide, assist in, perform, arrange, or participate in providing or performing a medical or health care service that violates the religious convictions of the organization, unless the prescription contraceptive coverage is necessary to preserve the life or health of the enrollee.

(b) An issuer of a health benefit plan that excludes or limits coverage for medical or health care services under this section shall state the exclusion or limitation in:

(1) the plan's coverage document;

(2) the plan's statement of benefits;

(3) plan brochures; and

(4) other informational materials for the plan.

Tex. Ins. Code § 1369.108

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. 4/1/2005.