The meeting focused on the discussion of multiple bills concerning health insurance policies and the insurance industry in Texas. Several bills were presented and debated, with highlights including HB1322, aimed at facilitating coordination of benefits for vision care, and bills addressing issues such as prior authorization and the role of insurance companies in affecting the optometry practice. Witnesses provided testimony supporting these initiatives, underlining the complexity of the insurance landscape. Most bills passed favorable recommendations to the full house for further consideration.
Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured or self-funded employee welfare benefit plans.
Relating to the acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations by the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of public insurance counsel for employee training or education.