Optional Coverage For Spouses and Dependents

Sec. 1251.152. OPTIONAL COVERAGE FOR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS. (a) For purposes of this section, "dependent" includes: (1) a child of an employee or member who is: (A) unmarried; and (B) younger than 25 years of age; and (2) a grandchild of an employee or member who is: (A) unmarried; (B) younger than 25 years of age; and (C) a dependent of the insured for federal income tax purposes at the time the application for coverage of the grandchild is made. (b) A group accident and health insurance policy may provide coverage for the spouse or a dependent of an employee or member. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.