The purpose of this subchapter is:
- (1) to require notice to enrollees in a health benefit plan of coverage and/or benefits for prostate cancer examinations, minimum inpatient stays for maternity and childbirth, and/or mastectomies. Sections 21.2102 through 21.2106 of this subchapter apply to all carriers issuing, delivering or renewing health benefit plans as defined in this subchapter as of January 1, 1998.
- (2) to require notice to individuals who become eligible for certain protections regarding Medicare supplement coverage pursuant to §3.3312 of this title (relating to Guaranteed Issue for Eligible Persons). Section 21.2107 of this subchapter applies to all entities, as defined in §3.3312 of this title, that terminate coverage or have covered individuals who cease coverage on or after July 1, 1998, as described in §3.3312 of this title.
Source Note:The provisions of this §21.2101 adopted to be effective March 29, 1998, 23 TexReg 3009; amended to be effective April 14, 1999, 24 TexReg 3356.