Sec. 1551.068. QUALIFICATION OF GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any other law, it is intended that the provisions of this chapter be construed and administered in a manner that coverages under the group benefits program will be considered in compliance with applicable federal law. The board of trustees may adopt rules that modify the coverage provided under the program by adding, deleting, or changing a provision of the program, including rules that modify eligibility and enrollment requirements and the benefits available under the program.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1249 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees
Chapter 1551 - Texas Employees Group Benefits Act
Subchapter B. Administration and Implementation
Section 1551.051. Administration and Implementation
Section 1551.052. Authority for Rules, Plans, Procedures, and Orders
Section 1551.053. Authority to Hire Employees
Section 1551.055. General Powers of Board of Trustees Regarding Coverage Plans
Section 1551.056. Independent Administrator
Section 1551.057. Compensation of Person Employed by Board of Trustees
Section 1551.058. Electronic Authorizations
Section 1551.059. Certificate of Coverage
Section 1551.060. Identification Cards
Section 1551.061. Annual Report
Section 1551.062. Information on Operation and Administration of Chapter
Section 1551.063. Confidentiality of Certain Records
Section 1551.064. Certain Group Health and Accident Policies or Contracts
Section 1551.065. Disclosure of Social Security Number
Section 1551.066. Information Relating to Misconduct