Texas Health and Safety Code 1001.081 – Health Insurance Exchange Information
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(a) In this section:
(1) “Health insurance exchange” means an American Health Benefit Exchange administered by the federal government under 42 U.S.C. § 18041 or created under 42 U.S.C. § 18031.
(2) “Individual’s legally authorized representative” has the meaning assigned by § 1001.080(a).
(b) The department may develop informational materials regarding health care insurance coverage and subsidies available under a health insurance exchange.
(c) The department shall provide the informational materials regarding health care insurance coverage and subsidies available under a health insurance exchange to an individual or the individual’s legally authorized representative who:
(1) applies to receive health or mental health benefits, services, or assistance described in § 1001.080(b); and
(2) has an income above 100 percent of the federal poverty level.
(d) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.