Texas Insurance Code Title 5, Chapter 524 - Texlink To Health Coverage Program

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 524.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Division" means the division of the department that administers the TexLink to Health Coverage Program. (2) "Program" means the TexLink to...
• Texas Section 524.002 - Division Responsibilities
  Under the direction of the commissioner, the division implements this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 688 (S.B. 261), Sec. 1, eff. June...

SUBCHAPTER B PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION

• Texas Section 524.003 - Texlink To Health Coverage Program Established
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a health coverage program that complies with this chapter. The program must: (1) educate the public about the...
• Texas Section 524.051 - Information About Specific Health Benefit Plan Issuers
  In materials produced for the program, the division may include information about specific health benefit plan issuers but may not favor or endorse one particular...
• Texas Section 524.052 - Public Service Announcements
  The division shall develop and make public service announcements to educate consumers and employers about the availability of health coverage in this state. Amended by:...
• Texas Section 524.053 - Internet Website; Printed Materials; Newsletter
  (a) The division shall develop an Internet website and printed materials designed to educate small employers, individuals, and others seeking to purchase health coverage about...
• Texas Section 524.054 - Toll-free Telephone Hotline; Access To Information
  (a) The division may operate a toll-free telephone hotline to respond to inquiries and provide information and technical assistance concerning health insurance coverage. (b) The...
• Texas Section 524.055 - Education For High School Students
  (a) The division may develop educational materials and a curriculum to be used in high school classes that educate students about: (1) the importance and...
• Texas Section 524.056 - Health Coverage Fairs
  (a) The division may conduct health coverage fairs to provide small employers, individuals, and others seeking to purchase health coverage the opportunity to obtain information...
• Texas Section 524.057 - Community Events
  The division may participate in events held in this state to promote awareness of the importance and value of health coverage and to educate small...
• Texas Section 524.058 - Health Coverage Provided Through Colleges And Universities
  The division may cooperate with a public or private college or university to promote enrollment in health coverage programs sponsored by or through the college...
• Texas Section 524.059 - Support For Community-based Projects
  The division may provide support and assistance to individuals and organizations seeking to develop community-based health coverage plans for uninsured individuals. Amended by: Acts 2009,...
• Texas Section 524.060 - Other Education
  The division may provide other appropriate education to the public regarding health coverage and the importance and value of health coverage in accordance with Section...
• Texas Section 524.062 - Federal Tax "Tool Kit" For Certain Businesses
  The department may: (1) produce materials that: (A) provide step-by-step instructions for a small employer or single-employee business that is obtaining health coverage for the...
• Texas Section 524.063 - Assistance For Small Employers And Single-employee Businesses
  The department may train staff concerning available health coverage options for small employers and single-employee businesses to: (1) respond to telephone inquiries from small employers...

SUBCHAPTER C FUNDING

• Texas Section 524.064 - Accountant
  The department may employ an accountant with experience in federal tax law and the purchase of group health coverage as necessary to implement this chapter....
• Texas Section 524.101 - Funding
  The department may accept gifts and grants from any party, including a health benefit plan issuer or a foundation associated with a health benefit plan...

Last modified: September 28, 2016