Part 4.
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS
Chapter 81.
INSURANCE
34 TAC §§81.3, 81.5, 81.7
The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) adopts amendments
to §§81.3, 81.5, and 81.7, concerning the Uniform Group Insurance
Program (UGIP or program), without changes to the proposed text as published
in the May 12, 2000, issue of the
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 4294).
Section 81.3 is amended to clarify the terms of eligibility for supplemental
state contribution as authorized under §14A of the Texas Employees Uniform
Group Insurance Benefits Act (Act); §81.5 is amended to permit certain
retirees not covered by optional life insurance or dependent life insurance
at the time of retirement to have an opportunity to apply for minimum retiree
optional life insurance and dependent life insurance coverage; §81.5
is amended to reflect that former members and employees of the legislature
authorized by the Act to continue to participate in the program are eligible
for coverage, other than disability income insurance coverage, in effect on
the day before the member or employee terminates employment or leaves office.
Section 81.7 is amended to clarify that the coverages in an approved HMO or
in HealthSelect Plus become effective on the first day of the month following
the date on which the employee begins active duty. Section 81.7 is also amended
to clarify that if the required premiums are paid or deducted, health and
dental insurance coverages of a surviving dependent may continue on the death
of the deceased employee or retiree if the dependent is eligible for such
coverage. In addition, §81.7 is amended to clarify the terms of reinstatement
in the program, and continuation of coverages for a former member or employee
of the legislature. Further, §81.7 is amended to provide that continuation
coverage for a former board member's life insurance will be reduced to the
maximum amount for which the former member is eligible.
No comments were received regarding the proposed amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Insurance Code, Article 3.50-2,
§4A.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on June 20, 2000.
TRD-200004326
Sheila W. Beckett
Executive Director
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: July 10, 2000
Proposal publication date: May 12, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 867-7125
34 TAC §§85.3, 85.5, 85.7
The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) adopts amendments
to §§85.3, 85.5, and 85.7, concerning the Flexible Benefits Program,
without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 12, 2000, issue
of the
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 4297).
Section 85.3 is amended to make changes to the effective date of elections;
§85.5 is amended to clarify the rules concerning the payment of flexible
benefit dollars; and §85.7 is amended to conform to the amendments made
to §85.3.
No comments were received regarding the proposed amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Insurance Code, Art. 3.50-2,
§4A and affect Insurance Code Art. 3.50-2, §13B.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on June 20, 2000.
TRD-200004327
Sheila W. Beckett
Executive Director
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: July 10, 2000
Proposal publication date: May 12, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 867-7125
Chapter 85.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS
Chapter 87.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION