The bill, H.B. No. 388, proposes the addition of a new subchapter to Chapter 1203 of the Texas Insurance Code, specifically focusing on the establishment of a uniform coordination of benefits questionnaire for health benefit plans. This new subchapter, titled "Coordination of Benefits Questionnaire," outlines the applicability of the questionnaire to various health benefit plans, including individual and group insurance policies, hospital service contracts, and Medicaid programs, among others. The bill mandates that the commissioner of insurance collaborate with stakeholders to create this uniform questionnaire, which must be utilized by all health benefit plan issuers in Texas.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that by January 1, 2026, the commissioner must adopt the necessary rules to implement the uniform questionnaire, which will be required for use starting February 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This initiative aims to streamline the process of coordinating benefits across different health plans, ensuring consistency and clarity for both issuers and healthcare providers.

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