Sec. 1153.157. BEGINNING OF TERM OF CREDIT INSURANCE COVERAGE

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the term of credit life insurance or credit accident and health insurance begins, subject to acceptance by the insurer, on the date that the debtor becomes obligated to the creditor.

(b) With respect to an obligation that exists when a group policy takes effect, coverage begins on the later of the effective date of the policy or the date of enrollment for coverage under the policy.

(c) If evidence of insurability is required and is provided after the 30th day after the date the debtor becomes obligated to the creditor, the term of the insurance may begin on the date the insurance company determines that the evidence is satisfactory.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.