Texas HB5343 mandates reimbursement for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services by health benefit plan issuers.

Texas HB5343 amends the Insurance Code to establish reimbursement requirements for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services. Health benefit plan issuers must reimburse preferred or contracted health professionals for these services at the same rate as in-person services. The bill defines "health professional" to include physicians, licensed or certified individuals assisting physicians or dentists, and certain mental health professionals. It prohibits issuers from requiring additional documentation for these services and mandates that the provisions cannot be waived by contract.

Texas HB5343 mandates reimbursement for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services by health benefit plan issuers.

Texas HB5343 amends the Insurance Code to establish reimbursement requirements for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services. Health benefit plan issuers must reimburse preferred or contracted health professionals for these services at the same rate as in-person services. The bill defines "health professional" to include physicians, licensed or certified individuals assisting physicians or dentists, and certain mental health professionals. It prohibits issuers from requiring additional documentation for these services and mandates that the provisions cannot be waived by contract.