Chapter 1508

Healthy Texas Program

Subchapter A. General Provisions

Text of chapter effective on September 1, 2009, but only if a specific appropriation is provided as described by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721, Sec. 2.04, which states: This Act does not make an appropriation. This Act takes effect only if a specific appropriation for the implementation of the Act is provided in a general appropriations act of the 81st Legislature.

1508.001 Purpose 1508.002 Definitions 1508.003 Rules

Subchapter B. Employer Eligibility; Contributions

1508.051 Employer Eligibility to Participate 1508.052 Commissioner Adjustments Authorized 1508.053 Minimum Employer Participation Requirements 1508.054 Employer Contribution Requirements

Subchapter C. Program Participation; Required Coverage and Benefits

1508.101 Participating Plan Issuers 1508.102 Preexisting Condition Provision Required 1508.103 Exception from Mandated Benefit Requirements 1508.104 Certain Coverage Prohibited or Required

Subchapter D. Program Administration

1508.151 Employer Certification 1508.152 Application Process 1508.153 Employee Enrollment; Waiting Period 1508.154 Reports

Subchapter E. Rating of Qualified Health Benefit Plans

1508.201 Rating; Premium Practices in General 1508.202 Premium Rate Development and Calculation 1508.203 Filing; Approval

Subchapter F. Healthy Texas Small Employer Premium Stabilization Fund

1508.251 Establishment of Fund 1508.252 Operation of Fund; Claim Eligibility 1508.253 Reimbursement Request Submission 1508.254 Fund Availability 1508.255 Program Reporting 1508.256 Claims Experience Data 1508.257 Total Eligible Enrollment Determination 1508.258 Evaluation and Protection of Fund; Employer Enrollment Suspension 1508.259 Employer Enrollment Reactivation 1508.260 Fund Administrator 1508.261 Stop-Loss Insurance; Reinsurance 1508.262 Public Education and Outreach