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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A health benefit plan that provides coverage for the treatment of breast cancer must provide to each enrollee coverage for inpatient care for a minimum of:
(1) 48 hours following a mastectomy; and
(2) 24 hours following a lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer.
(b) A health benefit plan is not required to provide the minimum hours of coverage of inpatient care required under Subsection (a) if the enrollee and the enrollee's attending physician determine that a shorter period of inpatient care is appropriate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1357.054. Coverage Required - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-1357-054/
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