Texas HB1052 requires health benefit plans to cover telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services with sites outside the state.

HB1052 amends the Texas Insurance Code to mandate that health benefit plans provide coverage for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services, regardless of whether the originating or distant site is located outside the state. This applies to plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The coverage must be on the same basis and to the same extent as services provided within the state. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1052 requires health benefit plans to cover telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services with sites outside the state.

HB1052 amends the Texas Insurance Code to mandate that health benefit plans provide coverage for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services, regardless of whether the originating or distant site is located outside the state. This applies to plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The coverage must be on the same basis and to the same extent as services provided within the state. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.