Section 1251.256 - Conversion of Group Policy(a) An insurer may offer a conversion policy to each employee, member, or dependent who is covered under a group accident and health insurance policy that is terminating.(b) If offered, an issuer shall issue a conversion policy without evidence of insurability if a written application for the policy and payment of the first premium are made not later than the 31st day after the date of termination.(c) Any conversion policy must meet the minimum standards for benefits for conversion policies.(d) The insurer may provide the conversion coverage on an individual or group basis.Tex. Ins. Code § 1251.256
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. 4/1/2005.