Section 846.258 - Coverage for Newborn Children(a) A multiple employer welfare arrangement's plan document may not limit or exclude initial coverage of a newborn child of a participating employee.(b) Coverage of a newborn child of a participating employee under this section ends on the 32nd day after the date of the child's birth unless:(1) children are eligible for coverage under the multiple employer welfare arrangement's plan document; and(2) not later than the 31st day after the date of birth, the arrangement receives: (A) notice of the birth; and(B) any required additional premium.Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.219(a), eff. 9/1/2003.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2003.