Sec. 544.103. PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN GUIDELINES. (a) A health benefit plan issuer may not use an underwriting guideline that is based on: (1) the ability of an insured or enrollee or an applicant for insurance coverage or health care benefits to speak English fluently; or (2) the literacy in English of the insured, enrollee, or applicant. (b) An applicant has the burden of proof to establish a violation of this subchapter.
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