Bill: HB 3752, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Insurance

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Business and Commerce

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

James Frank
Tom Oliverson
Richard Raymond
James White

Co-Author(s)

Brad Buckley
Bobby Guerra
Ray Lopez
Eddie Morales
Ron Reynolds
Glenn Rogers
David Spiller
Tony Tinderholt

Sponsor(s)

Kelly Hancock

Bill Caption

Relating to the offering of health benefit coverage by subsidiaries of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 3752 would allow subsidiaries of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company to develop, market, and operate an "accident or health insurance or another type of health benefits or health benefit plan" or alternative health benefit coverage, as defined by the bill.

The bill would also require the company to fully explore methods to increase health insurance competition, use innovation to increase quality of care for lower costs, avoid discriminating against patients with pre-existing conditions and provide transparency when developing health benefit plans.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 3752.


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