Sec. 1551.3196. AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION FOR CERTAIN ANNUITANTS. (a) An annuitant receives the benefits of a state contribution for coverage under this chapter based on the annuitant's eligible service credit, as follows:
(1) for an annuitant with 20 years or more of eligible service credit, a full state contribution;
(2) for an annuitant with at least 15 years but less than 20 years of eligible service credit, 75 percent of a full state contribution; and
(3) for an annuitant with less than 15 years of eligible service credit, 50 percent of a full state contribution.
(b) An annuitant receiving a reduced state contribution under Subsection (a) shall have any state contribution for dependent coverage reduced in an amount proportional to the reduction under Subsection (a).
(c) This section does not apply to an individual who:
(1) receives or is eligible to receive an annuity that is based on eligibility under Section 814.002, 814.102, 834.101, or 839.101, Government Code; or
(2) is eligible to participate in the group benefits program under:
(A) Section 1551.102(d) because of a disability; or
(B) Section 1551.102(f).
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 618 (S.B. 1459), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2014.
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 G. Contributions and Costs
Section 1551.301. Funding of Basic Coverage
Section 1551.3015. Cost Assessment for Certain Participants
Section 1551.302. Allocation of Employer Contributions
Section 1551.303. Funding of Optional Coverages
Section 1551.304. Funding of Voluntary Coverages
Section 1551.305. Cost of Basic Coverage Exceeding Employer Contributions
Section 1551.306. Payment of Excess Cost Over Basic Coverage Contribution
Section 1551.307. Payment for Voluntary Coverages
Section 1551.3075. Tobacco User Premium Differential
Section 1551.3076. Employer Enrollment Fee
Section 1551.308. No Contribution on Refusal of Coverage
Section 1551.309. Employee Payments for Participation in Cafeteria Plan
Section 1551.310. State Contribution Required
Section 1551.311. Amount of State Contribution
Section 1551.3111. Amount of State Contribution for Certain Junior College Employees
Section 1551.313. Amount of State Contribution for Certain Surviving Dependents
Section 1551.314. Certain State Contributions Prohibited
Section 1551.315. Required Contributions by State Agencies
Section 1551.316. Allocation to Board of Trustees of Employer Contributions
Section 1551.317. Payment of Employer Contributions Allocated by the State
Section 1551.318. Payment of Employer Contributions Not Allocated by the State
Section 1551.319. Amount of Contribution for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees
Section 1551.3195. Amount of Contribution for Annuitants Who Were Part-Time Employees
Section 1551.3196. Amount of Contribution for Certain Annuitants
Section 1551.320. Certain Costs