The bill, S.B. No. 1307, mandates the Texas Department of Insurance to develop and publish a biennial health coverage reference guide aimed at educating the public about health coverage options in Texas. This guide will be available both online and in printed form upon request. It must include comprehensive information such as definitions of health insurance, sources for obtaining coverage, consumer rights, a shopping guide for various health coverage products, and details on federal and state assistance programs. Additionally, it will provide methods for consumers to resolve disputes and seek assistance regarding health coverage.

The first edition of this reference guide is required to be published by January 1, 2026, and the act will take effect on September 1, 2025. The new chapter added to the Insurance Code, Chapter 524A, outlines the specific content that must be included in the guide, ensuring that consumers have access to essential information regarding their health coverage options and rights.

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