Denial of Enrollment On Certain Grounds Prohibited

Sec. 1504.101. DENIAL OF ENROLLMENT ON CERTAIN GROUNDS PROHIBITED. A benefit plan issuer may not deny enrollment of a child under the health or dental coverage of the child's parent on the ground that the child: (1) has a preexisting condition; (2) was born out of wedlock; (3) is not claimed as a dependent on the parent's federal income tax return; (4) does not reside with the parent; or (5) receives or has applied for medical assistance. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 69, eff. September 1, 2018.