Sec. 1575.162. SPECIAL ENROLLMENTS. This chapter does not limit the ability of an individual to enroll in the group program if the individual:
(1) experiences a special enrollment event as provided by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 (1996)), as amended; and
(2) is otherwise eligible to enroll in the group program.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 201, Sec. 50, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1231, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2004.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees
Chapter 1575 - Texas Public School Employees Group Benefits Program
Subchapter D. Coverages and Participation
Section 1575.151. Types of Coverages
Section 1575.152. Health Benefit Plan Must Cover Preexisting Conditions
Section 1575.153. Health Benefit Plan Coverage for Retirees
Section 1575.155. Coverage for Dependents of Retiree
Section 1575.156. Coverage for Surviving Spouse or Dependents of Surviving Spouse
Section 1575.157. Coverage for Surviving Dependent Child
Section 1575.158. Group Health Benefit Plans
Section 1575.1582. Eligibility for Group Health Benefit Plans
Section 1575.159. Coverage for Prostate-Specific Antigen Test
Section 1575.160. Group Life or Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: Payment of Claim
Section 1575.161. Enrollment Periods
Section 1575.162. Special Enrollments
Section 1575.164. Disease Management Services
Section 1575.170. Prior Authorization for Certain Drugs
Section 1575.171. Emergency Care Payments
Section 1575.172. Out-of-Network Facility-Based Provider Payments
Section 1575.173. Out-of-Network Diagnostic Imaging Provider or Laboratory Service Provider Payments