For expiration of Subsections (b) and (c), see Subsection (c).
Sec. 1575.161.  ENROLLMENT PERIODS.  (a)  A retiree eligible for coverage under the group program may select for the retiree and the retiree's eligible dependents any coverage provided under this chapter for which each of those individuals is otherwise eligible:
(1)  on any date that is on or after the date the retiree retires and on or before the 90th day after that date;
(2)  during a period beginning on the date the retiree reaches 65 years of age and ending on a date set by the trustee by rule; and
(3)  during any other open enrollment periods for retirees set by the trustee by rule.
(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the trustee by rule shall provide one opportunity to reenroll in a health benefit plan offered under the group program for an otherwise eligible retiree:
(1)  who is eligible to enroll in Medicare;
(2)  whose initial enrollment was voluntarily terminated on or after January 1, 2017, and on or before December 31, 2019; and
(3)  who opts to reenroll on or before December 31, 2023.
(c)  Subsection (b) and this subsection expire September 1, 2024.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 712 (H.B. 3976), Sec. 24(5), eff. September 1, 2017.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 712 (H.B. 3976), Sec. 24(5), eff. September 1, 2017.
(f)  An individual enrolled in a health benefit plan offered under the group program may remain enrolled in that health benefit plan as long as the individual remains eligible for that health benefit plan.  If an individual becomes ineligible for a health benefit plan in which the individual is enrolled, the trustee shall enroll the individual in a health benefit plan for which the individual is eligible, if any, in accordance with procedures established by the trustee.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 201, Sec. 50, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1231, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2004.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 16.06, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.
Amended by: 
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 354 (H.B. 1191), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 712 (H.B. 3976), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 712 (H.B. 3976), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 712 (H.B. 3976), Sec. 24(5), eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 681 (H.B. 2022), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2021.