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TX HB3524
TX HB3524Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
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Introduced
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
In Committee
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Crossed Over
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health benefit plans in Texas to cover medically necessary general anesthesia services in connection with certain pediatric dental services. Specifically, the bill applies to individuals under 13 years of age who are unable to undergo the dental service without general anesthesia due to a documented physical, mental, or medical reason. The bill specifies that the anesthesia must be performed by a qualified provider. However, the bill does not require health benefit plans to provide coverage for the underlying dental care or procedures. The new requirements apply to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 05/04/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Infants and Children
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB3524 | 03/06/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB03524E.htm | 05/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB03524H.htm | 04/19/2023 |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB03524H.htm | 04/19/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03524H.htm | 04/19/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03524I.htm | 04/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB03524I.htm | 03/06/2023 |
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