Amend HB 2782 (house committee printing) as follows:
(1) On page 2, before line 1, insert the following:
(b) This chapter applies only to rates for a health benefit plan described by Subsection (a) that provides creditable coverage as defined by Section 1205.004(a).
(2) On page 2, line 1, strike "(b)" and substitute "(c)".
(3) On page 2, strike lines 3-6.
(4) On page 3, line 15, between "chapter" and the semicolon, insert "and other applicable law".
(5) On page 3, line 17, between "chapter" and the period, insert "not later than the 60th day after the date the department receives a complete filing".
(6) On page 3, line 20, between "issuer" and "if", insert "not later than the 60th day after the date the department receives a complete filing".
(7) On page 4, line 24, strike "and".
(8) On page 4, between lines 24 and 25, insert the following:
(10) the allowable variations for case characteristics, risk classifications, and participation in programs promoting wellness; and
(9) On page 4, line 25, strike "(10)" and substitute "(11)".
(10) On page 5, line 14, strike "; ESCROW OF EXCESS PREMIUM".
(11) On page 5, strike lines 16-17 and substitute "objects to the disapproval, the plan issuer may use the disapproved rate".
(12) On page 5, line 19, strike "(A)" and substitute "(1)".
(13) On page 5, line 21, strike "(B)" and substitute "(2)".
(14) On page 5, line 22, strike "; and" and substitute ".".
(15) Strike page 5, line 23, through page 6, line 2.
(16) On page 6, lines 3-4, strike "governing the escrow of premiums under Subsection (a)(2) and".
(17) On page 6, line 6, between "if" and "the rate", insert "the plan issuer uses a disapproved rate while an appeal is pending and".