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TX HB109

TX HB109
Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.


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Introduced
11/14/2022
In Committee
04/26/2023
Crossed Over
04/20/2023
Passed
04/27/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Texas Insurance Code to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for hearing aids for both children and adults. Specifically, it adds a new subchapter to the existing Chapter 1365 that applies to a wide range of health benefit plans, including individual, group, and employer-sponsored plans. The bill prohibits plans from denying a claim solely on the basis that the hearing aid's price exceeds the plan's available benefit. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2024 and applies to plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/23 (on 05/13/2023)

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