Sec. 1661.008. WAIVER

(a) A health benefit plan issuer may apply to the commissioner for a waiver of the requirement under this chapter to use information technology.

(b) The commissioner by rule shall identify circumstances that justify a waiver, including:

(1) undue hardship, including financial or operational hardship;

(2) the geographical area in which the health benefit plan issuer operates;

(3) the number of enrollees covered by a health benefit plan issuer; and

(4) other special circumstances.

(c) The commissioner shall approve or deny a waiver application under this section not later than the 60th day after the date of receipt of the application.

(d) This section expires January 1, 2012.

(e) A waiver approved under this section expires September 1, 2013.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 261 , Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2009.