Texas SB742 amends the Insurance Code to enhance the oversight and reporting of managed care plan networks.

Texas SB742 amends the Insurance Code to strengthen the oversight of managed care plan networks by the office of public insurance counsel. The office is tasked with comparing and evaluating managed care plans based on network adequacy, care quality, and access to benefits. It can also monitor filings related to network adequacy and intervene in proceedings involving managed care plans. The office must issue annual consumer report cards comparing managed care plans, which can be based on data from various sources. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB742 amends the Insurance Code to enhance the oversight and reporting of managed care plan networks.

Texas SB742 amends the Insurance Code to strengthen the oversight of managed care plan networks by the office of public insurance counsel. The office is tasked with comparing and evaluating managed care plans based on network adequacy, care quality, and access to benefits. It can also monitor filings related to network adequacy and intervene in proceedings involving managed care plans. The office must issue annual consumer report cards comparing managed care plans, which can be based on data from various sources. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.