Tex. Gov't Code § 615.074

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 615.074 - Benefit to Dependent

(a) An eligible surviving dependent who is a minor child is entitled to purchase or continue to purchase health insurance coverage until the date the dependent reaches the age of 18 or a later date to the extent required by state or federal law.

(b) An eligible surviving dependent who is not a minor child is entitled to purchase or continue to purchase health insurance coverage until the earlier of:

(1) the date the dependent becomes eligible for group health insurance through another employer; or

(2) the date the dependent becomes eligible for federal Medicare benefits.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 615.074

Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 50, Sec. 6, eff. 5/12/2011.

Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 55, Sec. 4, eff. 5/19/2009.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1231, Sec. 42, eff. 9/1/2001.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.13(a), eff. 9/1/1995.