Bill

HB 1356

87(R) - 2021
House Insurance
House Insurance

Contact the Author

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Phone:

512-463-0708

Capitol Office:

Room E1.212

Email:

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Ryan Guillen

Bill Caption

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 1356 would require a health benefit plan to provide coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.  

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action opposes HB 1356 because it violates the limited government and free market principles. While we deeply sympathize with people the bill is intended to help, it is not the proper role of the state to add new mandates to health benefit providers. Such mandates ultimately increase the cost of health insurance and healthcare for everyone. 

Contact the Author

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Phone:

512-463-0708

Capitol Office:

Room E1.212

Email: