|
House Bill 1265 |
House Author: Guillen |
|
Effective: 6-14-13 |
Senate Sponsor: Zaffirini |
House Bill 1265 amends the Insurance Code to require the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) board of trustees by rule to ensure that employees receive specific information as provided by the bill about coverage for life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term and short-term loss of salary, if those coverages are included in a group coverage plan under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act, and to publish the information on the ERS website. The bill authorizes the board to provide the information in printed materials distributed to new employees on the first day of employment and to consider the use of printed materials, online presentations, and other means to ensure the provision of that information. The bill requires the board to review the materials and presentations annually to determine whether content changes are necessary and requires the Texas Department of Insurance, if applicable, to adopt rules necessary for considering and making changes to the materials and presentations.