Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 1551.307

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.

Except as provided by § 1551.309, if an individual eligible to participate in the group benefits program under § 1551.101 or 1551.102 applies for voluntary coverages, the participant shall authorize in a form and manner satisfactory to the board of trustees a deduction from the participant’s monthly compensation or monthly annuity equal to the cost of the voluntary coverages.