Texas Insurance Code Title 8, Chapter 1368 - Availability Of Chemical Dependency Coverage

• Texas Section 1368.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Chemical dependency" means the abuse of, a psychological or physical dependence on, or an addiction to alcohol or a controlled substance....
• Texas Section 1368.002 - Applicability Of Chapter
  This chapter applies only to a group health benefit plan that provides hospital and medical coverage or services on an expense incurred, service, or prepaid...
• Texas Section 1368.003 - Exception
  This chapter does not apply to: (1) an employer, trustee, or other self-funded or self-insured plan or arrangement with 250 or fewer employees or members;...
• Texas Section 1368.004 - Coverage Required
  (a) A group health benefit plan shall provide coverage for the necessary care and treatment of chemical dependency. (b) Coverage required under this section may...
• Texas Section 1368.005 - Minimum Coverage Requirements
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), coverage required under this chapter: (1) may not be less favorable than coverage provided for physical illness generally...
• Texas Section 1368.006 - Limitation On Coverage
  (a) In this section, "treatment series" means a planned, structured, and organized program to promote chemical-free status that: (1) may include different facilities or modalities;...
• Texas Section 1368.007 - Treatment Standards
  (a) Coverage provided under this chapter for necessary care and treatment in a chemical dependency treatment center must be provided as if the care and...
• Texas Section 1368.008 - Use Of Endorsement Or Rider To Comply With Chapter
  A group health benefit plan issuer that uses a policy form approved by the commissioner before November 10, 1981, may use an endorsement or rider...

Last modified: September 28, 2016