SB 884: Testimony in Response to “Right to Shop” Mandate
While TAHP supports initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing transparency for Texas families, they caution that the bill’s prescribed approach may lead to unintended consequences, including increased administrative burdens and potential overutilization of health care services. TAHP recommends that the legislature consider testing such concepts within the Employees Retirement System (ERS) program to identify potential pitfalls before implementing them broadly in the fully insured market. Read our full testimony on SB 884 here.