Texas Statutes
Subchapter G. Continuation of Group Coverage for Certain Family Members and Dependents
Section 1251.301. Continuation of Group Coverage

Sec. 1251.301. CONTINUATION OF GROUP COVERAGE. A group policy or contract delivered, issued for delivery, renewed, amended, or extended in this state, including a group contract issued by a group hospital service corporation, that provides insurance for hospital, surgical, or medical expenses incurred as a result of accident or sickness must include an option for each individual covered by the policy or contract because of a family or dependent relationship to an individual who is a member of the group for which the policy or contract is provided to continue coverage with the group if the individual's eligibility for coverage under the policy or contract ends because of:
(1) the severance of the family relationship; or
(2) the retirement or death of the group member.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.

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