# 28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3305: 28 TAC § 3.3305. Policy Provisions > Texas · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3305 ## Section - **Citation:** 28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3305 - **Heading:** 28 TAC § 3.3305. Policy Provisions - **Jurisdiction:** Texas - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 28 INSURANCE / Part 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE / Chapter 3 LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES / 28 TAC § 3.3305 ## Text (a) Except for permitted preexisting condition clauses described in §3.3306(b)(1)(A) of this title (relating to Minimum Benefit Standards), no policy or certificate may be advertised, solicited, or issued for delivery in this state as a Medicare supplement policy if the policy or certificate contains limitations or exclusions on coverage that are more restrictive than those of Medicare. (b) No Medicare supplement policy or certificate may use waivers to exclude, limit, or reduce coverage or benefits for specifically named or described preexisting diseases or physical conditions. (c) No Medicare supplement policy, contract, or certificate in force in this state may contain benefits that duplicate benefits provided by Medicare. (d) Subject to §3.3306(b)(1)(D) and (E) of this title, a Medicare supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs in existence before January 1, 2006, must be renewed for current policyholders who do not enroll in Part D at the option of the policyholder. (e) A Medicare supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs may not be issued after December 31, 2005. (f) After December 31, 2005, a Medicare supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs may not be renewed after the policyholder enrolls in Medicare Part D unless: (1) the policy is modified to eliminate outpatient prescription coverage for expenses of outpatient prescription drugs incurred after the effective date of the individual's coverage under a Part D plan; and (2) premiums are adjusted to reflect the elimination of outpatient prescription drug coverage at the time of Medicare Part D enrollment, accounting for any claims paid, if applicable. ## Nearby sections - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3301 28 TAC § 3.3301. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3301.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3302 28 TAC § 3.3302. Applicability and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3302.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3303 28 TAC § 3.3303. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3303.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3304 28 TAC § 3.3304. Policy Definitions and Terms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3304.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3305 28 TAC § 3.3305. Policy Provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3305.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3306 28 TAC § 3.3306. Minimum Benefit Standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3306.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3307 28 TAC § 3.3307. Loss Ratio Standards and Refund or Credit of Premiums](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3307.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3308 28 TAC § 3.3308. Required Disclosure Provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3308.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3309 28 TAC § 3.3309. Requirements for Application Forms and Replacement Coverage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3309.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3310 28 TAC § 3.3310. Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3310.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3312 28 TAC § 3.3312. Guaranteed Issue for Eligible Persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3312.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3313 28 TAC § 3.3313. Filing Requirements for Advertising](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3313.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3315 28 TAC § 3.3315. Standards for Claims Payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3315.md) - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.3316 28 TAC § 3.3316. Filing Requirements for Out-of-State Group Policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3316.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C3_S3_3305. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.