CHAPTER 7002. SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO DISCOUNT HEALTH CARE OPERATORS - Texas Statutes

INSURANCE CODE

TITLE 21. DISCOUNT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS

CHAPTER 7002. SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO DISCOUNT HEALTH

CARE OPERATORS

Sec. 7002.001. DEFINITION. For purposes of Chapters 562 and

7001, Insurance Code, consideration provided to a discount health

care program or a discount health care program operator includes

patient information or patient prescription drug history provided

by members, if the entity engages in the transfer or sale of such

patient information, patient prescription drug history, or drug

manufacturer rebates.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1245, Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 7002.002. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE. If a discount health care

program operator engages in the transfer or sale of a member's

patient information or patient prescription drug history, the

program operator shall, before enrollment, provide each

prospective member disclosure materials describing the program

operator's practices regarding such transfer or sale.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1245, Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 7002.003. VIOLATION; PENALTIES. A violation of this

chapter may be enforced in the same manner as a violation of

Chapter 562 or 7001.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1245, Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.