Texas HB139 allows health benefit plan issuers to offer employer choice of benefits plans that exclude state-mandated health benefits.

Texas HB139 amends the Insurance Code to authorize health benefit plan issuers to offer employer choice of benefits plans that do not include state-mandated health benefits. These plans must cover essential health benefits and include a disclosure statement acknowledging the exclusion of state-mandated benefits. Employers must sign and return this statement. The bill also mandates that issuers offer at least one group health benefit plan that includes state-mandated health benefits. The Act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB139 allows health benefit plan issuers to offer employer choice of benefits plans that exclude state-mandated health benefits.

Texas HB139 amends the Insurance Code to authorize health benefit plan issuers to offer employer choice of benefits plans that do not include state-mandated health benefits. These plans must cover essential health benefits and include a disclosure statement acknowledging the exclusion of state-mandated benefits. Employers must sign and return this statement. The bill also mandates that issuers offer at least one group health benefit plan that includes state-mandated health benefits. The Act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.