Texas HB2896 requires insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.

Texas HB2896 amends the Insurance Code to mandate coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains. This coverage applies to certain health benefit plans, including those issued by insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, and nonprofit health corporations. The required coverage includes up to $7,500 for the cost of interment, cremation, incineration followed by interment, and steam disinfection followed by interment. This provision applies to policies delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2896 requires insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.

Texas HB2896 amends the Insurance Code to mandate coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains. This coverage applies to certain health benefit plans, including those issued by insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, and nonprofit health corporations. The required coverage includes up to $7,500 for the cost of interment, cremation, incineration followed by interment, and steam disinfection followed by interment. This provision applies to policies delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.