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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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INSURANCE CODE |
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Title 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS |
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Subtitle C. DECEPTIVE, UNFAIR, AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES |
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Chapter 546. USE OF GENETIC TESTING INFORMATION |
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Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 546.003. EXCEPTIONS
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This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a plan that provides coverage:
(A) only for a specified disease;
(B) only for accidental death or dismemberment;
(C) for wages or payments in lieu of wages for a period during which an employee is absent from work because of sickness or injury; or
(D) as a supplement to liability insurance;
(2) a Medicare supplemental policy as defined by Section 1882(g)(1), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss);
(3) workers' compensation insurance coverage;
(4) medical payment insurance coverage provided under a motor vehicle insurance policy; or
(5) a long-term care policy, including a nursing home fixed indemnity policy, unless the commissioner determines that the policy provides benefit coverage so comprehensive that the policy is a health benefit plan as described by Section 546.002.