Sec. 1251.056. OTHER GROUPS. (a) Under the requirements prescribed by this section, a group accident and health insurance policy may be issued to cover a group other than a group described by Sections 1251.051-1251.055 if the commissioner determines that:
(1) the issuance of the policy is not contrary to the best interest of the public;
(2) the issuance of the policy would result in economies of acquisition or administration; and
(3) the benefits are reasonable in relation to the premiums charged.
(b) Group accident and health insurance coverage may not be offered to a group in this state by an insurer under a policy issued in another state unless this state or another state having requirements substantially similar to those prescribed by Subsections (a)(1)-(3) has determined that those requirements have been met.
(c) The premium for the policy must be paid from the policyholder's funds, funds contributed by the covered persons, or both.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
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