Sec. 1251.152. OPTIONAL COVERAGE FOR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS. (a) For purposes of this section, "dependent" includes:
(1) a child of an employee or member who is:
(A) unmarried; and
(B) younger than 25 years of age; and
(2) a grandchild of an employee or member who is:
(A) unmarried;
(B) younger than 25 years of age; and
(C) a dependent of the insured for federal income tax purposes at the time the application for coverage of the grandchild is made.
(b) A group accident and health insurance policy may provide coverage for the spouse or a dependent of an employee or member.
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 D. Group Accident and Health Insurance: Coverage for Dependents
Section 1251.151. Coverage for Certain Grandchildren
Section 1251.152. Optional Coverage for Spouses and Dependents
Section 1251.153. Optional Continuation of Dependents' Benefits on Death of Insured