Texas Insurance Code 1693.003 – Commissioner Determinations Regarding Federal Regulations
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
(a) The commissioner shall monitor 45 C.F.R. § 155.20 for amendments to the definitions listed in Section 1693.001 and determine if it is in the best interest of the state to adopt an amended definition for purposes of this chapter. If the commissioner determines that it is in the best interest of the state to adopt the amended definition, the commissioner by rule shall adopt the amended definition.
(b) In making the determination about an amendment, the commissioner shall consider, in addition to other factors affecting the public interest, the beneficial and adverse effects the amendment may have on:
(1) individuals who are receiving medical care and health care services in this state; and
(2) health care providers and physicians.
Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 1693.003
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Effects: includes all personal property and all interest in that property. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005