Texas HB1098 mandates coverage for abortion, contraception, and sterilization services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans.

Texas HB1098 amends state law to require coverage for abortion services, FDA-approved contraception, pain management for device insertion or removal, and voluntary sterilization, including vasectomies. The bill mandates that these services be provided in accordance with state and federal laws. It prohibits cost-sharing, utilization review, prior authorization, and other coverage restrictions for these services. HB1098 also repeals certain existing provisions and specifies that new rules apply only to health benefit plans renewed after January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1098 mandates coverage for abortion, contraception, and sterilization services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans.

Texas HB1098 amends state law to require coverage for abortion services, FDA-approved contraception, pain management for device insertion or removal, and voluntary sterilization, including vasectomies. The bill mandates that these services be provided in accordance with state and federal laws. It prohibits cost-sharing, utilization review, prior authorization, and other coverage restrictions for these services. HB1098 also repeals certain existing provisions and specifies that new rules apply only to health benefit plans renewed after January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.