Except as provided by Section 1550.054, an insurer that provides stop-loss or other insurance coverage for health benefits under a contract subject to this subchapter may not, based on an individual's prior medical history:

1. (1) exclude from coverage an individual who is otherwise eligible for the health benefits coverage; or
2. (2) assign a higher deductible to the individual.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1G.002, eff. April 1, 2009.