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Texas House Bill HB762

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB762

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
5/3/11  
Introduced
1/20/11  
Voted on by House
5/6/11  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees.

Impact

If implemented, HB 762 will amend various sections of the Insurance Code, specifically Subchapters 1551, 1575, 1579, and 1601. These amendments will facilitate the formation of a voluntary pill splitting program under which participating public employees may receive incentives such as reduced copayments. By promoting pill splitting, the bill aims to lower overall drug costs and enhance accessibility to medications while potentially benefiting health care budgets.

Summary

House Bill 762 aims to establish a pill splitting program designed to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees in Texas. This program intends to provide a cost-effective means for individuals covered by specific public health benefit plans to obtain their medications by allowing them to split eligible prescription pills into smaller doses. The bill specifies the criteria for eligible medications and obligates participants to secure proper prescriptions from their healthcare providers before engaging in pill splitting.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 762 include concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of splitting prescription pills. Critics may question the appropriateness of requiring individuals to split medications on their own without direct supervision from healthcare professionals, which could lead to improper dosing or undermined medication effectiveness. Furthermore, there may be apprehensions regarding the legal ramifications for pharmaceutical manufacturers, as the bill stipulates that they would not be liable for damages related to the pill splitting program.

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Companion Bills

TX SB996

Identical Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees.

Previously Filed As

TX HB840

Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the state employees group benefits program.

TX SB2476

Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1575

Relating to improving health outcomes for pregnant women under Medicaid and certain other public benefits programs.

TX HB200

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.

TX HB80

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.

TX HB87

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.

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