HB 2076
AN ACT relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Requires health benefit plans that cover prescription contraceptive devices to also provide evidence-based anxiety and pain management services related to the insertion or removal of those devices. The coverage mandate applies to health plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, ensuring that individuals receiving contraceptive care can access appropriate medical support for managing pain and anxiety during the procedure. The law aims to improve patient comfort and healthcare experience for those utilizing prescription contraceptive services.
Bill Text
relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain management in connection with insertion or removal of prescription BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1369.1031, Insurance Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) A health benefit plan that provides benefits for prescription contraceptive devices must provide coverage of evidence-based anxiety and pain management related to the insertion SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a health benefit plan that is delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain
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