The Facts
- Texas’ insurance plans are subject to 62 mandates, ranking the state as one of the country’s 10 most heavily regulated.
- The combined effect of mandates drives up the cost of a basic health plan with each mandate adding from just under 1% to as much as 10%.
- One out of four uninsured individuals does not have health insurance because of the inflated prices resulting from government programs and mandates.
Recommendations
- Eliminate all insurance mandates not required by federal law.
- Allow Texans to purchase health insurance policies offered by providers regulated by other states.
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