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SB 76: Child-Only Group Health Plans: Testimony to the House Insurance Committee

  

Author:
Stacey Pogue /(512) 320-0222 x 117

April 28, 2009

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CPPP is committed to working for an affordable coverage option for every child in Texas. SB 76 would create new coverage options for some children, but it will also allow the potential substitution of existing adult coverage with coverage for children in some cases. It may also encourage some small employers to drop the plans they offer today for employees and dependents and replace them with plans that cover children only.