Sec. 1355.006. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CONDITIONS RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR MARIHUANA NOT REQUIRED  


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  • (a) In this section, "controlled substance" and "marihuana" have the meanings assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.

    (b) This subchapter does not require a group health benefit plan to provide coverage for the treatment of:

    (1) addiction to a controlled substance or marihuana that is used in violation of law; or

    (2) mental illness that results from the use of a controlled substance or marihuana in violation of law.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.