Texas SB896 amends the enrollment period for newborns under certain employer health benefit plans.

Texas SB896 modifies the Insurance Code to extend the enrollment period for newborns under certain employer health benefit plans. Specifically, it mandates that coverage for a newborn child of a participating employee ends on the 61st day after the child's birth unless certain conditions are met within 60 days of the birth. This applies to multiple employer welfare arrangements and small and large employer health benefit plans. The changes take effect September 1, 2025, and apply only to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Texas SB896 amends the enrollment period for newborns under certain employer health benefit plans.

Texas SB896 modifies the Insurance Code to extend the enrollment period for newborns under certain employer health benefit plans. Specifically, it mandates that coverage for a newborn child of a participating employee ends on the 61st day after the child's birth unless certain conditions are met within 60 days of the birth. This applies to multiple employer welfare arrangements and small and large employer health benefit plans. The changes take effect September 1, 2025, and apply only to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.