Relating to network adequacy standards for preferred provider benefit plans.

HB 3140 requires health insurers offering preferred provider benefit plans in Texas to maintain adequate provider networks. It mandates insurers to continuously monitor network compliance, report significant deviations to the state department within 30 days, and correct issues within 90 days (unless no providers are available or a waiver is granted). The bill allows limited waivers for network gaps - up to four times in 21 years per county - with strict disclosure requirements, including public posting of waiver details and mandatory advertising of waivers to consumers. This directly affects insurers and their members, ensuring better access to healthcare providers across Texas.