Sec. 1253.052. CONTINUATION OF GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE DURING LABOR DISPUTE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN POLICIES. An insurer may not deliver or issue for delivery a policy subject to this subchapter unless the policy provides that if the employees covered by the policy stop work because of a labor dispute, coverage continues under the policy, on timely payment of the premium, for each employee who:
(1) is covered under the policy on the date the work stoppage begins;
(2) continues to pay the employee's individual contribution, subject to the conditions provided by this subchapter; and
(3) assumes and pays during the work stoppage the contribution due from the employer, subject to the conditions provided by this subchapter.
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 1253 - Cancellation of Group Coverage in Certain Circumstances
Subchapter B. Continuation of Group Accident and Health Insurance Policies During Labor Dispute
Section 1253.051. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 1253.053. Contributions if Policyholder Is Trustee
Section 1253.054. Contributions if Policyholder Is Not Trustee
Section 1253.055. Payment of Contribution and Premium
Section 1253.056. Past Due Premium
Section 1253.057. Individual Premium Rate Increase
Section 1253.058. Premium Rate Change Not Limited
Section 1253.059. Limitations on Continuation of Coverage
Section 1253.060. Other Provisions; Commissioner Approval Required