Sec. 35.0041. CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY BY PLAN SPONSOR. (a) The plan sponsor of a health benefit plan, including a vision or dental benefit plan, may, on behalf of a party enrolled in the plan, give the consent required by Section 35.004(c)(1).
(b) Before consenting on behalf of a party, a plan sponsor must:
(1) provide the party with the statements required by Sections 35.004(c)(2) and (c)(3)(A);
(2) confirm that the party routinely uses electronic communications during the normal course of employment; and
(3) provide the party an opportunity to opt out of delivery by electronic means.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 976 (S.B. 2124), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance
Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance
Chapter 35 - Electronic Transactions
Section 35.002. Construction With Other Law
Section 35.003. Electronic Transactions Authorized
Section 35.0041. Consent to Electronic Delivery by Plan Sponsor