Texas HB2119 prohibits preauthorization for certain health benefit plan services.

Texas HB2119 amends the Insurance Code to prohibit health benefit plan issuers from requiring preauthorization for specific services. These include screening mammograms, diagnostic imaging, reconstruction, surgery, prostheses, treatment, inpatient care, bone mass measurements, and diabetes equipment or supplies. The changes apply to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2119 prohibits preauthorization for certain health benefit plan services.

Texas HB2119 amends the Insurance Code to prohibit health benefit plan issuers from requiring preauthorization for specific services. These include screening mammograms, diagnostic imaging, reconstruction, surgery, prostheses, treatment, inpatient care, bone mass measurements, and diabetes equipment or supplies. The changes apply to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.