Texas SB1142 prohibits certain health benefit plan issuers from requiring preauthorization for specific medical services.
Texas SB1142 amends the Insurance Code to prohibit health benefit plan issuers from requiring preauthorization for certain medical services. Specifically, it applies to screening mammograms, diagnostic imaging, diabetes equipment, diabetes supplies, diabetes self-management training, bone mass measurements, inpatient care, and diagnostic examinations for males. The changes take effect for plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, and the act itself takes effect September 1, 2025.
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