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Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 1251.253

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

An employee, member, or dependent must provide to the employer or group policyholder a written request for continuation of group coverage not later than the 60th day after the later of:
(1) the date the group coverage would otherwise terminate; or
(2) the date the individual is given, in a format prescribed by the commissioner, notice by either the employer or the group policyholder of the right to continuation of group coverage.