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TRAIGA Bill Summary

TAHP’s Legislative Priorities for the 89th Session

Open Enrollment is Happening Now for Millions of Texans at Healthcare.gov

Provider Credentialing 101

Texas Legislature Bill Filing Starts & Health Care Mandates Grow

Texas Employers Absorb Rising Health Premiums Amid Surging GLP-1 Costs

TDI Filing Rules

TAHP Enters the Chat on AI

AI Testimony for House Select Committee 10.1.24

Health Insurance 101

Federal Mental Health Parity Rules

Celebrating 50 Years of ERISA

ICYMI: Texans for Affordable Healthcare Releases 2024 Consumer Healthcare Poll Results

Hospital Facility Fees Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

State-Based Health Exchange Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Health Care Mandate Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Prior Authorization Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Network Adequacy Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Transparency in Health Care Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

AI in Health Care Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Inaugural Healthcare Workforce Task Force Includes TAHP CEO

Employees Remain Highly Satisfied With Job-Based Health Coverage

Texas Extends Medicaid Coverage for New Moms on March 1st

Texas Leads the Way in Health Insurance Competition

Open-Enrollment at Healthcare.gov Set for 10 Year Anniversary

TAHP Releases Texas Covered 2023 Agenda

HB 2021 Would Drive Up the Cost of Employer Drug Coverage

ACA sign-ups continue to surge in Texas

TAHP Supports Bills to Create More Affordable Health Coverage Options for Employers

TAHP’s Legislative Guide is here

TAHP Supports More Affordable Health Insurance Options

Enhanced ACA Subsidies Mean More Coverage for Texans

Value of Coverage: Mental Health

Fixing the Family Glitch Means Millions Could Qualify for Affordable Coverage

Texas Breaking Enrollment Records

Health Plans Make Sure You’ll Never Walk Alone

At-Home COVID Tests Covered by Insurance Starting January 15

No More Surprises

Texans Deserve More Than a Health Care Safety Net

TAHP Welcomes Blake Hutson as Director of Public Affairs

Five Things That May Surprise You About ACA Plans in Texas

Coming September 1: New Texas Health Care Laws

Texas Covered Conference + Expo Agenda Release

Uninsured Texans Have Two Weeks to Take Advantage of Special ACA Enrollment

State of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage in Texas

TAHP’s End of Session Guide

“Insurance-Like” Products Erode Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions

Legislators Need to Know the Cost of Health Care Mandates

HB 4 and SB 412 Provide Smart Telehealth Expansion

TAHP Opposes HB 907: Don’t Eliminate Protections of Prior Authorization

Health Plans Helping to Bridge the Vaccine Gap

Texas Health Insurance Providers and PBMs Fight Out-of-Control Drug Prices

Press Release – TAHP Applauds New TDI Rule That Will Expand Access to Association Health Plans

A Telehealth Explosion in Texas

Putting Texas Patients First: Texas Health Plans Are Standing With You

1332 Waivers: A New Opportunity to Reduce Costs and Increase Access of Comprehensive Health Coverage

Health Insurance Providers to Continue Payment Parity for Telehealth

Texas Health Plans Are Committed to Curbing the COVID-19 Virus

TAHP Statement on Commitment to Work with Gov. Abbott and State Leaders on Coronavirus Response

Complete Coverage: Texas Health Insurance Providers Respond to Coronavirus

TAHP Joins New Learning Collaborative

Texas Health Plans Urge State Congressional Delegation to Delay Health Insurance Tax

Episcopal Health Foundation, Health Plans, and MCOs Launch Effort to Address SDOH

Valley Central: Insurance Company Works with McAllen School to Accommodate Student

Interim Hearings on TAHP Priority Issues!

TX Health Plans Respond to White House Ending Funding for Health Benefits Helping Low-Income Texans

TX Health Plans Urge TX Congressional Delegation to Delay HIT

Hurricane Resource Guide: Texas Health Plans Provide Relief Efforts to Impacted Texans

Houston Chronicle Spotlights TX Health Plan Hurricane Relief Efforts

Healthplan Highlights from the 85th Legislature Released

TAHP Comments on Proposed Chemical Dependency Rule

Coalition Letter Supporting SB 1581: HIMARC

One-Pager Opposing SB 1723: Backdated HMO Referrals Undermines HMO Cost-Savings

One-Pager Opposing SB 1220: Don’t Mandate Coverage For Non-Medical Drivers of Health

Coalition Letter Opposing SB 724/HB 1726/SB 1043: Telehealth Payment Parity Mandates

Testimony Opposing SB 1723: Backdated HMO Referrals

Testimony Opposing SB 1220: First Episode Psychosis Mandate

Testimony Opposing SB 1666: Insurer’s Obligation For Continuity Of Care

One-Pager Opposing SB 1666: Insurer’s Obligation for Continuity of Care

Testimony Opposing HB 1452: Fetal Tissue Disposition Mandate

Coalition Letter Opposing CSHB 2021: ERISA Prescription Drug Mandate

Testimony Opposing HB 134: Cranial Remolding

One-Pager Opposing SB 1298: Freestanding ER and Arbitration

One-Pager Supporting HB 1073, HB 2414, & HB 3351: These Bills Modernize Health Plans

Testimony On HB 3359: Network Adequacy

Coalition Letter Supporting HB 711: Addressing Market Consolidation

One-Pager Opposing HB 895: Prohibiting Extrapolation

Testimony Supporting SB 1135: Value-Based Care

One-Pager Supporting HB 1073 and SB 1135: Value-Based Care

Testimony Opposing SB 1298: Freestanding ER Arbitration

Testimony Supporting SB 2476: Ambulance Surprise Billing

Testimony Opposing HB 4713: First Episode Psychosis

Coalition Letter Supporting HB 1073/SB 1135: Value-Based Care

One-Pager on HB 3359: Network Adequacy Standards

Testimony On HB 3848: Ambulance Network Adequacy

Testimony Opposing HB 4067: Annual HMO Exams for UR and RX

Testimony Opposing HB 3195: Claims Payment Review Process

Testimony On HB 755: One PA for 12 Months for Prescription Drugs

Testimony Opposing HB 3098: Prohibiting Direction to Affiliate Providers

Coalition Letter Supporting HB 1001 and SB 605: Mandate-Lite Options

Testimony Opposing HB 916: 12-Month Contraceptive Mandate

Testimony Supporting HB 1001: Mandate Lite Coverage

Healthier Texans Through Healthier Markets

Who We Are

Health Insurance 101

TRAIGA Bill Summary

TAHP’s Legislative Priorities for the 89th Session

Health Insurance 101

Coalition Letter Supporting SB 1581: HIMARC

Coalition Letter Opposing SB 724/HB 1726/SB 1043: Telehealth Payment Parity Mandates

Coalition Letter Opposing CSHB 2021: ERISA Prescription Drug Mandate

Coalition Letter Supporting HB 711: Addressing Market Consolidation

Coalition Letter Supporting HB 1073/SB 1135: Value-Based Care

Coalition Letter Supporting HB 1001 and SB 605: Mandate-Lite Options

Healthier Texans Through Healthier Markets

Who We Are

Health Insurance 101

AI Testimony for House Select Committee 10.1.24

Hospital Facility Fees Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

State-Based Health Exchange Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Health Care Mandate Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Prior Authorization Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Network Adequacy Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Transparency in Health Care Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

AI in Health Care Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

Testimony Opposing SB 1723: Backdated HMO Referrals

Testimony Opposing SB 1220: First Episode Psychosis Mandate

Testimony Opposing SB 1666: Insurer’s Obligation For Continuity Of Care

Testimony Opposing HB 1452: Fetal Tissue Disposition Mandate

Testimony Opposing HB 134: Cranial Remolding

Testimony On HB 3359: Network Adequacy

Testimony Supporting SB 1135: Value-Based Care

Testimony Opposing SB 1298: Freestanding ER Arbitration

Testimony Supporting SB 2476: Ambulance Surprise Billing

Testimony Opposing HB 4713: First Episode Psychosis

Testimony On HB 3848: Ambulance Network Adequacy

Testimony Opposing HB 4067: Annual HMO Exams for UR and RX

Testimony Opposing HB 3195: Claims Payment Review Process

Testimony On HB 755: One PA for 12 Months for Prescription Drugs

Testimony Opposing HB 3098: Prohibiting Direction to Affiliate Providers

Testimony Opposing HB 916: 12-Month Contraceptive Mandate

Testimony Supporting HB 1001: Mandate Lite Coverage

TAHP Comments on Proposed Chemical Dependency Rule

One-Pager Opposing SB 1723: Backdated HMO Referrals Undermines HMO Cost-Savings

One-Pager Opposing SB 1220: Don’t Mandate Coverage For Non-Medical Drivers of Health

One-Pager Opposing SB 1666: Insurer’s Obligation for Continuity of Care

One-Pager Opposing SB 1298: Freestanding ER and Arbitration

One-Pager Supporting HB 1073, HB 2414, & HB 3351: These Bills Modernize Health Plans

One-Pager Opposing HB 895: Prohibiting Extrapolation

One-Pager Supporting HB 1073 and SB 1135: Value-Based Care

One-Pager on HB 3359: Network Adequacy Standards

Open Enrollment is Happening Now for Millions of Texans at Healthcare.gov

Texas Legislature Bill Filing Starts & Health Care Mandates Grow

Texas Employers Absorb Rising Health Premiums Amid Surging GLP-1 Costs

TAHP Enters the Chat on AI

Celebrating 50 Years of ERISA

ICYMI: Texans for Affordable Healthcare Releases 2024 Consumer Healthcare Poll Results

Inaugural Healthcare Workforce Task Force Includes TAHP CEO

Employees Remain Highly Satisfied With Job-Based Health Coverage

Texas Extends Medicaid Coverage for New Moms on March 1st

Texas Leads the Way in Health Insurance Competition

Open-Enrollment at Healthcare.gov Set for 10 Year Anniversary

TAHP Releases Texas Covered 2023 Agenda

HB 2021 Would Drive Up the Cost of Employer Drug Coverage

ACA sign-ups continue to surge in Texas

TAHP Supports Bills to Create More Affordable Health Coverage Options for Employers

TAHP’s Legislative Guide is here

TAHP Supports More Affordable Health Insurance Options

Enhanced ACA Subsidies Mean More Coverage for Texans

Value of Coverage: Mental Health

Fixing the Family Glitch Means Millions Could Qualify for Affordable Coverage

Texas Breaking Enrollment Records

Health Plans Make Sure You’ll Never Walk Alone

At-Home COVID Tests Covered by Insurance Starting January 15

No More Surprises

Texans Deserve More Than a Health Care Safety Net

TAHP Welcomes Blake Hutson as Director of Public Affairs

Five Things That May Surprise You About ACA Plans in Texas

Coming September 1: New Texas Health Care Laws

Texas Covered Conference + Expo Agenda Release

Uninsured Texans Have Two Weeks to Take Advantage of Special ACA Enrollment

State of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage in Texas

TAHP’s End of Session Guide

“Insurance-Like” Products Erode Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions

Legislators Need to Know the Cost of Health Care Mandates

HB 4 and SB 412 Provide Smart Telehealth Expansion

TAHP Opposes HB 907: Don’t Eliminate Protections of Prior Authorization

Health Plans Helping to Bridge the Vaccine Gap

Texas Health Insurance Providers and PBMs Fight Out-of-Control Drug Prices

Press Release – TAHP Applauds New TDI Rule That Will Expand Access to Association Health Plans

A Telehealth Explosion in Texas

Putting Texas Patients First: Texas Health Plans Are Standing With You

1332 Waivers: A New Opportunity to Reduce Costs and Increase Access of Comprehensive Health Coverage

Health Insurance Providers to Continue Payment Parity for Telehealth

Texas Health Plans Are Committed to Curbing the COVID-19 Virus

TAHP Statement on Commitment to Work with Gov. Abbott and State Leaders on Coronavirus Response

Complete Coverage: Texas Health Insurance Providers Respond to Coronavirus

TAHP Joins New Learning Collaborative

Texas Health Plans Urge State Congressional Delegation to Delay Health Insurance Tax

Episcopal Health Foundation, Health Plans, and MCOs Launch Effort to Address SDOH

Valley Central: Insurance Company Works with McAllen School to Accommodate Student

Interim Hearings on TAHP Priority Issues!

TX Health Plans Respond to White House Ending Funding for Health Benefits Helping Low-Income Texans

TX Health Plans Urge TX Congressional Delegation to Delay HIT

Hurricane Resource Guide: Texas Health Plans Provide Relief Efforts to Impacted Texans

Houston Chronicle Spotlights TX Health Plan Hurricane Relief Efforts

Healthplan Highlights from the 85th Legislature Released

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