Section 1363.002 - Exception This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a plan that provides coverage: (A) only for a specified disease or other limited benefit;(B) only for accidental death or dismemberment;(C) for wages or payments in lieu of wages for a period during which an employee is absent from work because of sickness or injury;(D) as a supplement to a liability insurance policy;(E) only for indemnity for hospital confinement; or(F) only for dental or vision care;(2) a Medicare supplemental policy as defined by Section 1882(g)(1), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss) , as amended;(3) a credit-only insurance policy;(4) a workers' compensation insurance policy;(5) medical payment insurance coverage provided under a motor vehicle insurance policy;(6) a limited benefit policy that does not provide coverage for physical examinations or wellness exams;(7) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846; or(8) a long-term care policy, including a nursing home fixed indemnity policy, unless the commissioner determines that the policy provides benefit coverage so comprehensive that the policy is a health benefit plan as described by Section 1363.001.Tex. Ins. Code § 1363.002
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 308,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2021.Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. 4/1/2005.