Section 1301.0045 - Construction of Chapter(a) Except as provided by Section 1301.0046, this chapter may not be construed to limit the level of reimbursement or the level of coverage, including deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing provisions, that are applicable to preferred providers or, for plans other than exclusive provider benefit plans, nonpreferred providers.(b)[Effective Until 9/1/2025]
Except as provided by Sections 1301.0052, 1301.0053, 1301.155, 1301.164, 1301.165, and 1301.166, this chapter may not be construed to require an exclusive provider benefit plan to compensate a nonpreferred provider for services provided to an insured.(b)[Effective 9/1/2025]
Except as provided by Sections 1301.0052, 1301.0053, 1301.155, 1301.164, and 1301.165, this chapter may not be construed to require an exclusive provider benefit plan to compensate a nonpreferred provider for services provided to an insured.Tex. Ins. Code § 1301.0045
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 981,Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2023, app. to emergency medical services provided on or after January 1, 2024.Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 981,Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2023, app. to emergency medical services provided on or after January 1, 2024.Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1342,Sec. 1.05, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 288, Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2011.Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1221, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2005.