Sec. 1551.404. INSUFFICIENT EARNINGS FOR EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN CAFETERIA FUND. (a) If the earnings of an employee who elects to participate in a cafeteria plan are insufficient to pay the cost of the coverages and benefits selected by the employee, the employee is liable to the board of trustees for an amount equal to the difference between:
(1) the amount received by the board; and
(2) the cost of the coverages and benefits.
(b) If the employee does not pay the difference within the time specified by the board of trustees, the board may:
(1) cancel the coverages and benefits retroactive to the last month for which full payment was made; or
(2) pursue any other available legal remedy.
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
Section 1551.401. Employees Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and Benefits Fund
Section 1551.402. State Employees Cafeteria Plan Trust Fund
Section 1551.403. Fees for State Employees Cafeteria Plan Trust Fund
Section 1551.404. Insufficient Earnings for Employee to Participate in Cafeteria Fund
Section 1551.405. Employees' Health Care Stabilization Trust Fund