88R12014 KBB-D
By: Plesa H.B. No. 2562
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to coverage for low-THC cannabis under certain group
benefit plans for governmental employees.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 1551, Insurance Code, is
amended by adding Section 1551.231 to read as follows:
Sec. 1551.231. COVERAGE FOR LOW-THC CANNABIS. A health
benefit plan offered under the group benefits program must provide
coverage for low-THC cannabis prescribed to a participant under
Chapter 169, Occupations Code.
SECTION 2. Subchapter D, Chapter 1575, Insurance Code, is
amended by adding Section 1575.174 to read as follows:
Sec. 1575.174. COVERAGE FOR LOW-THC CANNABIS. A health
benefit plan offered under the group program, other than a Medicare
Advantage plan or a Medicare prescription drug plan, must provide
coverage for low-THC cannabis prescribed to an enrollee under
Chapter 169, Occupations Code.
SECTION 3. Subchapter C, Chapter 1579, Insurance Code, is
amended by adding Section 1579.112 to read as follows:
Sec. 1579.112. COVERAGE FOR LOW-THC CANNABIS. A health
coverage plan provided under this chapter must provide coverage for
low-THC cannabis prescribed to an enrollee under Chapter 169,
Occupations Code.
SECTION 4. The change in law made by this Act applies only
to a plan year that commences on or after January 1, 2024.
SECTION 5. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.