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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to optional group benefits for dental and vision care |
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under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 1575, Insurance Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 1575.1601 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 1575.1601. GROUP BENEFITS FOR DENTAL AND VISION CARE. |
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The trustee shall establish or contract for and make available |
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under the group program the following plans for retirees, |
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dependents, surviving spouses, and surviving dependent children: |
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(1) an optional plan that provides coverage for dental |
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care; and |
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(2) an optional plan that provides coverage for vision |
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care. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |