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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 6. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
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Subtitle A. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
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Chapter 615. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND OTHERS |
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Subchapter D. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS |
Sec. 615.074. BENEFIT TO DEPENDENT
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(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.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.13(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1231, Sec. 42, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 55 , Sec. 4, eff. May 19, 2009. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 50 , Sec. 6, eff. May 12, 2011.