TX | The Texas Department of Insurance today issued Commissioner’s Bulletin #B-0012-23. It summarizes select bills enacted by the 88th Legislature that affect regulated insurance entities, including:
- HB 1040 – Electronic communication
- HB 1903 – Capital stock requirements
- HB 1900 – Earlier notice of nonrenewal or cancellation
- HB 1706 – Right to a public adjuster
- HB 1074 – Rebating and loss control
- SB 224 – Catalytic converter theft
- HB 2190 – Accident/collision terminology
- HB 998 – FAIR Plan expansion
- SB 2008 – Farm Mutual service expansion
- HB 3359 – Network adequacy and access plan requirements
- HB 1592 – Self-funded ERISA opt-in to Texas balance billing dispute resolution
- SB 2476 – Ground ambulance balance billing
- HB 999 – Copay accumulators
- SB 1286 – Clarify prompt pay waivers during a catastrophe
- SB 1003 – Expanding provider directory requirements
- HB 2839 – Liquidity stress testing
- HB 711 – Network contracting
- HB 290 – Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs)
- HB 1996 – Group family leave insurance
- HB 2002 – Credit for direct provider payments
- HB 1587 – Life and annuity oversight
- SB 622 – Disclosure of prescription drug coverage information
- HB 1696 – Optometrist contracting
Click here to read the bulletin for more information and to access links to specific laws.