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Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1601.053. General Duties Relating to Coverage

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A system shall:

(1) determine basic coverage standards that must be comparable to those commonly provided:

(A) in private industry;  and

(B) to employees of another agency or an institution of higher education in this state under Chapter 1551;  and

(2) establish procedures to allow each covered employee and retired employee to obtain prompt action regarding claims pertaining to coverages provided under this chapter.

(b) In designing a coverage plan, a system may consider existing local conditions.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a system may adjust a plan and coverage standards as necessary to comply with applicable state and federal law and to provide consistent eligibility for all plans under the program, including eligibility for optional coverages.

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