Sec. 1551.358. NEGOTIATION. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the board of trustees and a person who has standing to pursue an administrative appeal under this subchapter may at any time informally negotiate an award of benefits.
(b) Negotiated benefits may not exceed the maximum benefits otherwise available or required by law.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.
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 H. Sanctions and Adjudication of Claims
Section 1551.351. Administrative Process and Sanctions for Program Violations
Section 1551.354. Double or Multiple Liability
Section 1551.355. Appeal of Executive Director's Determination
Section 1551.357. Determination of Appeal by Board of Trustees
Section 1551.359. Judicial Review