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TX Ins Code § 521.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 521 - Consumer Information and Complaints|Subchapter B. Department Toll-Free Number for Information and Complaints|Section 521.056. Information Bulletin to Accompany Policy

Sec. 521.056.  INFORMATION BULLETIN TO ACCOMPANY POLICY.  Each insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews an insurance policy in this state shall include with the policy an information bulletin that includes:(1)  the department's toll-free telephone number;  and(2)  a description of the services available through the department's toll-free telephone number.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 521.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 521 - Consumer Information and Complaints|Subchapter C. Health Maintenance Organization or Insurer Toll-Free Number for Information and Complaints|Section 521.101. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 521.101.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), this subchapter applies to a health maintenance organization authorized to engage in the business of a health maintenance organization in this state or an insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state, including:(1)  a capital stock insurance company;(2)  a mutual insurance company;(3)  a title insurance company;(4)  a fraternal benefit society;(5)  a local mutual aid association;(6)  a statewide mutual assessment company;(7)  a county mutual insurance company;(8)  a Lloyd's plan;(9)  a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;(10)  a stipulated premium company;(11)  a group hospital service corporation;  and(12)  a risk retention group.(b)  This subchapter does not apply to a health maintenance organization or insurer:(1)  that has gross initial premium receipts collected in this state of less than $2 million each year;  or(2)  with regard to fidelity, surety, or guaranty bonds.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 521.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 521 - Consumer Information and Complaints|Subchapter C. Health Maintenance Organization or Insurer Toll-Free Number for Information and Complaints|Section 521.102. Health Maintenance Organization or Insurer Toll-Free Number for Information and Complaints

Sec. 521.102.  HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION OR INSURER TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS.  A health maintenance organization or insurer shall maintain a toll-free telephone number to:(1)  provide information concerning evidences of coverage or policies issued by the health maintenance organization or insurer;  and(2)  receive complaints from enrollees or policyholders.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 521.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 521 - Consumer Information and Complaints|Subchapter C. Health Maintenance Organization or Insurer Toll-Free Number for Information and Complaints|Section 521.103. Information Included in Evidence of Coverage or Policy

Sec. 521.103.  INFORMATION INCLUDED IN EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE OR POLICY.  (a)  Each health maintenance organization or insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews an evidence of coverage or insurance policy in this state shall print on the evidence of coverage or policy the health maintenance organization's or insurer's toll-free telephone number.(b)  The commissioner may adopt rules governing the manner in which the toll-free telephone number appears on the evidence of coverage or insurance policy.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 521.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 521 - Consumer Information and Complaints|Subchapter D. Race-Based Insurance Registry|Section 521.151. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 521.151.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies to any legal entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state, including:(1)  a capital stock insurance company;(2)  a mutual insurance company;(3)  a title insurance company;(4)  a fraternal benefit society;(5)  a local mutual aid association;(6)  a statewide mutual assessment company;(7)  a county mutual insurance company;(8)  a Lloyd's plan;(9)  a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;(10)  a stipulated premium company;(11)  a group hospital service corporation;(12)  a farm mutual insurance company;(13)  a risk retention group;(14)  an eligible surplus lines insurer; and(15)  an agent, broker, or adjuster.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 756 (S.B. 698), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 4030), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Ins Code § 521.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 521 - Consumer Information and Complaints|Subchapter D. Race-Based Insurance Registry|Section 521.152. Registry; Internet Posting

Sec. 521.152.  REGISTRY; INTERNET POSTING.  (a)  The commissioner shall establish a registry of each legal entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state that, formally or informally, has entered into an agreement with the department:(1)  that disposes of allegations of race-based pricing; and(2)  under which all or part of the relief agreed on to make insureds whole includes a claims-made offer that remains in place and has not otherwise expired under the terms of the agreement.(b)  The registry must be prominently published on the department's Internet website, and must:(1)  identify:(A)  each insurance company that has entered into an agreement described by Subsection (a); and(B)  the eligibility and terms of the insurance company's claims-made offer; and(2)  include:(A)  a claim form; and(B)  links to the Internet website of the insurance company that is administrating the claims-made offer.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 756 (S.B. 698), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 521.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 521 - Consumer Information and Complaints|Subchapter D. Race-Based Insurance Registry|Section 521.153. Preservation of Certain Records Regarding Race-Based Pricing

Sec. 521.153.  PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN RECORDS REGARDING RACE-BASED PRICING.  (a)  Notwithstanding Chapter 441, Government Code, the department shall preserve all examinations, exhibits to examinations, and other relevant documents regarding race-based pricing that the department has gathered or created with respect to a race-based pricing investigation that is completed or ongoing on September 1, 2009, other than those for which an attorney-client or attorney work product privilege can be claimed, until the time that those documents are eligible for delivery under  Subsection (b).(b)  On the completion of the department's race-based pricing investigation, but not later than January 15, 2011, the department shall deliver the records identified under Subsection (a) or copies of those records to the state archivist.(c)  The state archives shall:(1)  using best efforts, preserve and catalogue the records identified under Subsection (a); and(2)  make the records available to the public as soon as appropriate, but not later than January 15, 2015.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 756 (S.B. 698), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 524.001. Definitions

Sec. 524.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Division" means the division of the department that administers the TexLink to Health Coverage Program.(2)  "Program" means the TexLink to Health Coverage Program established in accordance with this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 688 (S.B. 261), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 524.002. Division Responsibilities

Sec. 524.002.  DIVISION RESPONSIBILITIES.  Under the direction of the commissioner, the division implements this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 688 (S.B. 261), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 524.003. Texlink to Health Coverage Program Established

Sec. 524.003.  TEXLINK TO HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.  (a)  The department shall develop and implement a health coverage program that complies with this chapter.  The program must:(1)  educate the public about the importance and value of health coverage;(2)  promote personal responsibility for health care through the purchase of health coverage;(3)  assist small employers, individuals, and others seeking to purchase health coverage with technical information necessary to understand available health insurance coverage;(4)  promote and facilitate the development and availability of new health coverage options;(5)  increase public awareness of health coverage options available in this state; and(6)  provide information on health coverage options, including health savings accounts and compatible high deductible health benefit plans.(b)  The program must include a public awareness and education component.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 688 (S.B. 261), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.051. Information About Specific Health Benefit Plan Issuers

Sec. 524.051.  INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIFIC HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN ISSUERS.  In materials produced for the program, the division may include information about specific health benefit plan issuers but may not favor or endorse one particular issuer over another.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.052. Public Service Announcements

Sec. 524.052.  PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.  The division shall develop and make public service announcements to educate consumers and employers about the availability of health coverage in this state.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.053. Internet Website; Printed Materials; Newsletter

Sec. 524.053.  INTERNET WEBSITE; PRINTED MATERIALS; NEWSLETTER.  (a)  The division shall develop an Internet website and printed materials designed to educate small employers, individuals, and others seeking to purchase health coverage about health coverage in accordance with Section 524.003(a), including information about health savings accounts and compatible high deductible health benefit plans.(b)  The division shall make the printed materials produced under the program available to small employers, individuals, and others seeking to purchase health coverage.  The division may:(1)  distribute the printed materials through facilities such as libraries, health care facilities, and schools as well as other venues the division selects; and(2)  use other distribution methods the division selects.(c)  The division may produce a newsletter to provide updated information about health coverage to subscribers who elect to receive the newsletter.  The division may:(1)  produce a newsletter under this subsection for small employers, for individuals, or for other purchasers of health coverage;(2)  distribute the newsletter on a monthly, quarterly, or other basis; and(3)  distribute the newsletter as a printed document or electronically.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.054. Toll-Free Telephone Hotline; Access to Information

Sec. 524.054.  TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE HOTLINE; ACCESS TO INFORMATION.  (a)  The division may operate a toll-free telephone hotline to respond to inquiries and provide information and technical assistance concerning health insurance coverage.(b)  The Health and Human Services Commission, through its 2-1-1 telephone number for access to human services, may disseminate information regarding health insurance coverage provided to the commission by the department and may refer inquiries regarding health insurance coverage to the toll-free telephone hotline.  The department may provide information to the Health and Human Services Commission as necessary to implement this subsection.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.055. Education for High School Students

Sec. 524.055.  EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.  (a)  The division may develop educational materials and a curriculum to be used in high school classes that educate students about:(1)  the importance and value of health coverage;(2)  comparing health benefit plans; and(3)  understanding basic provisions contained in health benefit plans.(b)  The division may consult with the Texas Education Agency in developing educational materials and a curriculum under this section.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.056. Health Coverage Fairs

Sec. 524.056.  HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRS.  (a)  The division may conduct health coverage fairs to provide small employers, individuals, and others seeking to purchase health coverage the opportunity to obtain information about health coverage from division employees and from health benefit plan issuers and agents that elect to participate.(b)  The division shall seek to obtain funding for health coverage fairs conducted under this section through gifts and grants obtained in accordance with Subchapter C.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.057. Community Events

Sec. 524.057.  COMMUNITY EVENTS.  The division may participate in events held in this state to promote awareness of the importance and value of health coverage and to educate small employers, individuals, and others seeking to purchase health coverage about health coverage in accordance with Section 524.003(a).|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.058. Health Coverage Provided Through Colleges and Universities

Sec. 524.058.  HEALTH COVERAGE PROVIDED THROUGH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.  The division may cooperate with a public or private college or university to promote enrollment in health coverage programs sponsored by or through the college or university.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.059. Support for Community-Based Projects

Sec. 524.059.  SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS.  The division may provide support and assistance to individuals and organizations seeking to develop community-based health coverage plans for uninsured individuals.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.060. Other Education

Sec. 524.060. OTHER EDUCATION.  The division may provide other appropriate education to the public regarding health coverage and the importance and value of health coverage in accordance with Section 524.003(a).|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.062. Federal Tax "Tool Kit" for Certain Businesses

Sec. 524.062.  FEDERAL TAX "TOOL KIT" FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES.  The department may:(1)  produce materials that:(A)  provide step-by-step instructions for a small employer or single-employee business that is obtaining health coverage for the benefit of the employer or business and the employees of the business; and(B)  are designed to allow the employer or business to obtain the coverage in a manner that qualifies for favorable treatment under federal tax laws; and(2)  make department staff available to assist small employers and single-employee businesses that are obtaining health coverage as described by Subdivision (1).|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.063. Assistance for Small Employers and Single-Employee Businesses

Sec. 524.063.  ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS AND SINGLE-EMPLOYEE BUSINESSES.  The department may train staff concerning available health coverage options for small employers and single-employee businesses to:(1)  respond to telephone inquiries from small employers and single-employee businesses; and(2)  speak at events to provide information about health coverage options for small employers and single-employee businesses and about the importance and value of health coverage.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter B. Public Awareness and Education|Section 524.064. Accountant

Sec. 524.064.  ACCOUNTANT.  The department may employ an accountant with experience in federal tax law and the purchase of group health coverage as necessary to implement this chapter.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 524.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle B - Consumer Service Provisions|Chapter 524 - Texlink to Health Coverage Program|Subchapter C. Funding|Section 524.101. Funding

Sec. 524.101.  FUNDING.  The department may accept gifts and grants from any party, including a health benefit plan issuer or a foundation associated with a health benefit plan issuer, to assist with funding the program.  The department shall adopt rules governing acceptance of donations that are consistent with Chapter 575, Government Code.  Before adopting rules under this section, the department shall:(1)  submit the proposed rules to the Texas Ethics Commission for review; and(2)  consider the commission's recommendations regarding the regulations.|Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 541.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle C - Deceptive, Unfair, and Prohibited Practices|Chapter 541 - Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 541.001. Purpose

Sec. 541.001.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of this chapter is to regulate trade practices in the business of insurance by:(1)  defining or providing for the determination of trade practices in this state that are unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices;  and(2)  prohibiting those trade practices.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 541.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests|Subtitle C - Deceptive, Unfair, and Prohibited Practices|Chapter 541 - Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 541.002. Definitions

Sec. 541.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Knowingly" means actual awareness of the falsity, unfairness, or deceptiveness of the act or practice on which a claim for damages under Subchapter D is based.  Actual awareness may be inferred if objective manifestations indicate that a person acted with actual awareness.(2)  "Person" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, reciprocal or interinsurance exchange, Lloyd's plan, fraternal benefit society, or other legal entity engaged in the business of insurance, including an agent, broker, or adjuster.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 4030), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.|