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Amend CSHB 1919 as follows:
(1) On page 1, line 8, between "including" and "a small
employer", insert ", subject to this chapter,".
(2) On page 2, strike lines 7-10.
(3) On page 2, line 11, strike "(c)" and substitute "(b)".
(4) On page 2, line 20, strike "REQUIRED COVERAGES" and
substitute "REQUIRED COVERAGES--HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS OTHER THAN
SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS".
(5) On page 4, between lines 10 and 11, insert the
following:
(h) This section does not apply to a small employer health
benefit plan.
SECTION 3. Chapter 1352, Insurance Code, is amended by
adding Section 1352.0035 to read as follows:
Sec. 1352.0035. REQUIRED COVERAGES--SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH
BENEFIT PLANS. (a) A small employer health benefit plan may not
exclude coverage for cognitive rehabilitation therapy, cognitive
communication therapy, neurocognitive therapy and rehabilitation,
neurobehavioral, neurophysiological, neuropsychological, or
psychophysiological testing or treatment, neurofeedback therapy,
remediation, post-acute transition services, or community
reintegration services necessary as a result of and related to an
acquired brain injury.
(b) Coverage required under this section may be subject to
deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or annual or maximum payment
limits that are consistent with the deductibles, copayments,
coinsurance, or annual or maximum payment limits applicable to
other similar coverage provided under the small employer health
benefit plan.
(c) The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to
implement this section.
(6) On page 4, line 26, between "subject to this chapter"
and "must notify", insert ", other than a small employer health
benefit plan issuer,".
(7) On page 6, line 10, after "the issuer." insert "This
subsection does not apply to a small employer health benefit
plan.".
(8) On page 6, line 16, between "FACILITIES." and "A health
benefit plan", insert "(a)".
(9) On page 7, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:
"(b) This section does not apply to a small employer health
benefit plan.".
(10) Renumber the SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.