This bulletin provides brief summaries of selected bills enacted by the 84th Legislature, Regular Session that affect life, annuity, credit, accident, and health coverages and that may be relevant to individuals and entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Attachment A provides a list and summaries of bills that may require action by regulated individuals and entities. Attachment B provides a list of bills that could require action in particular circumstances.
TDI is only providing summary information with regard to the particular provisions of the bills that may apply to life, annuity, credit, accident, and health coverage issues. Please refer to the actual bills for the complete content of the legislation. If you view the bills in the attachments on a web-enabled computer, each bill number will link directly to the enrolled bill text. Alternatively, you may access the bills, as well as other legislative information, at the Texas Legislature Online website at www.capitol.state.tx.us.
TDI has attempted to include only relevant legislation. While TDI encourages use of this bulletin to aid in your compliance efforts, individuals and entities regulated by TDI are responsible for ensuring compliance with all enacted legislation affecting the business they conduct.
To completely and timely implement any changes necessary to comply with new and amended statutes, share this information with all staff, agents, and other parties affected by the legislation. Carriers should review each bill listed in the attachments and make the appropriate filings to amend rates or policy forms. All regulated individuals and entities should make appropriate changes to internal policies and procedures to comply with the new legislation and monitor TDI’s website for rules TDI may propose to implement the legislation.
Note that, in addition to monitoring TDI’s website, an “eNews” application is available online at http://www.tdi.texas.gov/alert/emailnews.html. By signing up to receive particular categories of information, interested parties can receive notification emails regarding proposed rules, bulletins, and other items of interest.
If you have questions concerning the attachments, please contact the following offices, as applicable:
Rate and form issues: Rate and Form Review Office at 512-676-6889 or email: LifeHealth@tdi.texas.gov
Managed care network issues: Managed Care Quality Assurance Office at 512-676-6400 or email: HWCN@tdi.texas.gov
Jan M. Graeber, ASA, MAAA
Chief Actuary, Director
Rate and Form Review Office
Regulatory Policy Division