Section 1575.052 - Authority to Adopt Rules and Procedures; Other Authority(a) The trustee may adopt rules, plans, procedures, and orders reasonably necessary to implement this chapter, including:(1) minimum benefit and financing standards for group coverage for retirees, dependents, surviving spouses, and surviving dependent children;(2) group coverage for retirees, dependents, surviving spouses, and surviving dependent children;(3) procedures for contributions and deductions;(4) periods for enrollment and selection of coverage and procedures for enrolling and exercising options under the group program;(5) procedures for claims administration;(6) procedures to administer the fund; and(7) a timetable for:(A) developing minimum benefit and financial standards for group coverage;(B) establishing health benefit plans offered under the group program; and(C) taking bids and awarding contracts for health benefit plans offered under the group program.(b) The trustee may: (1) study the operation of all group coverage provided under this chapter; and(2) contract for advice and counsel in implementing and administering the group program with independent and experienced group insurance consultants and actuaries.Tex. Ins. Code § 1575.052
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 712,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359, Sec. 40, eff. 9/1/2005.Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.420(a), eff. 9/1/2003.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. 6/1/2003. See Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 712, Sec. 25.