Sec. 1510.008. WAIVER. (a) The commissioner may apply to the United States secretary of health and human services:

(1) under 42 U.S.C. Section 18052 for a waiver of applicable provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. No. 111-148) and any applicable regulations or guidance; or

(2) under any applicable provision of federal law for a waiver of applicable provisions of any federal law, regulations, or guidance with respect to health insurance coverage consistent with Section 1510.003.

(b) The commissioner may take any action the commissioner considers appropriate to make an application under this section.

(c) The commissioner may implement a state plan that meets the requirements of a waiver granted in response to an application under Subsection (a) if the plan is:

(1) consistent with state and federal law; and

(2) approved by the United States secretary of health and human services.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Amended by:

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 662 (S.B. 1940), Sec. 4, eff. June 10, 2019.