Relating to coverage of medically necessary health care and treatment under the state employees group benefits program.

HB 1883 requires the board of trustees for Texas state employees' health benefits to create a plan covering medically necessary health care and treatment as determined by a participant's treating physician or provider. It mandates that this coverage be provided under the state employees group benefits program, with the board allowed to adopt implementing rules. The policy change applies only to health benefit plans starting January 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect September 1, 2025. This bill directly affects Texas state employees enrolled in the group benefits program by standardizing coverage for physician-approved care.