Sec. 1251.256. CONVERSION OF GROUP POLICY. (a) An insurer may offer a conversion policy to each employee, member, or dependent who is covered under a group accident and health insurance policy that is terminating.
(b) If offered, an issuer shall issue a conversion policy without evidence of insurability if a written application for the policy and payment of the first premium are made not later than the 31st day after the date of termination.
(c) Any conversion policy must meet the minimum standards for benefits for conversion policies.
(d) The insurer may provide the conversion coverage on an individual or group basis.
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 F. Continuation or Conversion Privilege on Termination of Coverage Under Group Policy
Section 1251.251. Continuation of Group Coverage Required; Exception
Section 1251.252. Eligibility for Continuation of Group Coverage
Section 1251.253. Request for Continuation of Group Coverage
Section 1251.254. Payment of Contributions
Section 1251.255. Termination of Continued Coverage
Section 1251.256. Conversion of Group Policy
Section 1251.257. Premium for Converted Policy
Section 1251.258. Benefits Under Converted Policy
Section 1251.259. Termination of Converted Policy
Section 1251.260. Notice of Continuation and Conversion Privileges