Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
INSURANCE CODE |
Title 8. HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGES |
Subtitle B. GROUP HEALTH COVERAGE |
Chapter 1251. GROUP AND BLANKET HEALTH INSURANCE |
Subchapter C. GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE: REQUIRED PROVISIONS |
Sec. 1251.115. RIGHT TO CONDUCT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OR AUTOPSY
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A group accident and health insurance policy must provide that the insurer has the right and opportunity to:
(1) conduct a physical examination of an individual for whom a claim is made when and as often as the insurer reasonably requires during the pendency of the claim under the policy; and
(2) in the case of a death, require that an autopsy be conducted, unless the autopsy is prohibited by law.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.