Amend CSSB 568 (committee report) by the following:                          
	1.  On page 3, line 69, by inserting between the words 
"experiences" and "increased" the phrase, ", or can prove by the use 
of standards and processes promulgated by the Texas Department of 
Insurance a substantial likelihood of expected,".
	2.  Beginning on page 4, line 16, strike "A group health 
benefit plan issuer is only eligible to seek a cost exemption under 
this section after the group health benefit plan has complied with 
the coverage equity requirements of this subchapter for at least 
the first six months of the plan year in which application is made."