Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1217.001. Definitions

(1) “Health benefit plan issuer” means an entity authorized under this code or another insurance law of this state that delivers or issues for delivery a health benefit plan or other coverage that is covered under this chapter as described by Section 1217.002. The term includes:

(2) “Health care services” includes medical or health care treatments, consultations, procedures, drugs, supplies, imaging and diagnostic services, inpatient and outpatient care, medical devices, and durable medical equipment. The term does not include prescription drugs as defined by Section 551.003, Occupations Code.