Sec. 1214.003. RATE INFORMATION DISCLAIMERS. (a) Subject to Chapter 541 and Section 543.001, an advertisement for a health benefit plan may include rate information without including information about each benefit exclusion or limitation if the advertisement includes prominent disclaimers clearly indicating that:

(1) the rates are illustrative;

(2) a person should not send money to the health benefit plan issuer in response to the advertisement;

(3) a person cannot obtain coverage under the plan until the person completes an application for coverage; and

(4) benefit exclusions or limitations may apply to the plan.

(b) An advertisement that states a rate must also indicate the age, gender, and geographic location on which the rate is based.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1G.001, eff. April 1, 2009.