This chapter applies only to a group health benefit plan delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state that provides coverage for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of accident or sickness, including:

1. (1) a group insurance policy;
2. (2) a group contract issued by a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842; and
3. (3) a group contract issued by a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.