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. (1) has a preexisting condition;
2. (2) was born out of wedlock;
3. (3) is not claimed as a dependent on the parent's federal income tax return;
4. (4) does not reside with the parent; or
5. (5) receives or has applied for medical assistance.

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

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 69, eff. September 1, 2018.