Texas HB1635 amends the definition of emergency care in health benefit plans.

HB1635 modifies the definition of "emergency care" in the Texas Insurance Code. It specifies that emergency care includes health care services provided in emergency facilities to evaluate and stabilize medical conditions of recent onset and severity, including severe pain, regardless of the final diagnosis. The bill applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The changes do not affect plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed before January 1, 2026.

Texas HB1635 amends the definition of emergency care in health benefit plans.

HB1635 modifies the definition of "emergency care" in the Texas Insurance Code. It specifies that emergency care includes health care services provided in emergency facilities to evaluate and stabilize medical conditions of recent onset and severity, including severe pain, regardless of the final diagnosis. The bill applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The changes do not affect plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed before January 1, 2026.