Sec. 1251.110. DEADLINE FOR NOTICE OF CLAIM. (a) A group accident and health insurance policy must provide that written notice of a claim must be given to the insurer not later than the 20th day after the date of the occurrence or beginning of any loss covered by the policy.
(b) Failure to give notice within the time prescribed by Subsection (a) does not invalidate or reduce any claim if it is shown that:
(1) it was not reasonably possible to give the notice within that time; and
(2) notice was given as soon as was reasonably possible.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle B - Group Health Coverage
Chapter 1251 - Group and Blanket Health Insurance
Subchapter C. Group Accident and Health Insurance: Required Provisions
Section 1251.101. Required Provisions
Section 1251.102. Payment of Premiums
Section 1251.103. Incontestability of Policy
Section 1251.104. Entire Contract
Section 1251.105. Statement Made by Policyholder or Insured
Section 1251.106. Distinction Based on Marital Status Prohibited
Section 1251.107. Evidence of Insurability
Section 1251.108. Exclusion or Limitation of Coverage for Preexisting Conditions
Section 1251.109. Adjustment of Premiums or Benefits if Age of Insured Is Misstated
Section 1251.110. Deadline for Notice of Claim
Section 1251.112. Deadline for Claim
Section 1251.113. Prompt Payment of Benefits Required
Section 1251.114. Payment of Benefits
Section 1251.115. Right to Conduct Physical Examination or Autopsy