Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services provided by only synchronous or asynchronous audio interaction.

HB 1051 requires Texas health insurance plans to cover telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services delivered via audio-only (such as phone calls) on the same terms as in-person care. It prohibits plans from denying coverage or reducing benefits solely because a service uses audio instead of video or other platforms. The law applies to new or renewed health plans on or after September 1, 2025, directly affecting insurers, healthcare providers offering these services, and patients seeking audio-based telehealth options. It repeals a previous provision (Section 1455.004(c)) that had allowed such coverage limitations.