Texas Insurance Code

§ 35.0041 — CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY BY PLAN SPONSOR

IN § 35.0041Title 2. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE · Part A. ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE · Ch. 35. ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS

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(a)The plan sponsor of a health benefit plan, including a vision or dental benefit plan, may, on behalf of a party enrolled in the plan, give consent under Section 35.004(c)(1)(A).

(b)Before consenting on behalf of a party, a plan sponsor must:

(1)provide the party with the statements required by Sections 35.004(c)(2) and (c)(3)(A);

(2)confirm that the party routinely uses electronic communications during the normal course of employment; and

(3)provide the party an opportunity to opt out of delivery by electronic means. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 976 (S.B. 2124), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 309 (H.B. 1040), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.