Tex. Ins. Code § 35.0041 · Chapter 35. ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS
CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY BY PLAN SPONSOR.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 976 (S.B. 2124), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 309 (H.B. 1040), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.35.htm
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