CERTAIN ACTIONS BASED ON RISK CHARACTERISTICS OR HEALTH STATUS PROHIBITED.
Tex. INS Code § 1501.065.
in effectA cooperative may not limit, restrict, or condition an employer's or employee's membership in a cooperative or an employee's choice among benefit plans based on:
(1) risk characteristics of a group or of any member of a group; or
(2) health status related factors, duration of coverage, or any similar characteristic related to the health status or experience of a group or of any member of a group.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018 ), Sec. 11.053(c), eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (S.B. 859 ), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
