Bill
HB 3891
85(R) - 2017
House Public Health
House Public Health
Health
Insurance
Vote Recommendation
No
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Negative
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Negative
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Neutral
Author(s)
Garnet F. Coleman
Bill Caption
Relating to coverage for eating disorders under certain health benefit plans.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 3891 would require a health benefit plan to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of an eating disorder.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill violates our free market and limited government principles by mandating private insurers offer certain coverage. It is not a role of government to regulate an agreed upon contract between any private entity and a consumer. For these reasons, we oppose HB 3891.
Organizations Supporting
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas
Organizations Opposed
National Federation of Independent Business
Texas Association of Business
Texas Association of Health Plans
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