Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.

HB 5343 requires health insurance companies in Texas to pay healthcare professionals the same rate for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services as they do for in-person visits. It directly affects insurance issuers (who must adjust payment policies) and healthcare providers (who receive consistent reimbursement for virtual care). The bill mandates equal payment rates while allowing insurers to pay no more than the billed charge for claims and excluding services under risk-based agreements. This policy change aims to standardize coverage for virtual healthcare services without altering existing billing or risk-sharing arrangements.