Sec. 1271.302. REQUEST FOR CONTINUED COVERAGE; DEADLINE. An enrollee must provide to the employer or group contract holder a written notice of election to continue group coverage under this subchapter not later than the 60th day after the later of:
(1) the date the group coverage would otherwise terminate; or
(2) the date the enrollee is given notice of the right of continuation by the employer or group contract holder.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 550 (S.B. 1771), Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Chapter 1271 - Benefits Provided by Health Maintenance Organizations; Evidence of Coverage; Charges
Subchapter G. Continuation of Coverage, Conversion Contracts, and Renewal
Section 1271.301. Entitlement to Continuation of Group Coverage
Section 1271.302. Request for Continued Coverage; Deadline
Section 1271.303. Payment for Continued Coverage
Section 1271.304. Termination of Continued Coverage
Section 1271.306. Conversion Contracts
Section 1271.307. Renewability of Coverage: Individual Health Care Plans and Conversion Contracts