A discontinuation of health benefit plan coverage occurring during a period of disability does not affect:

1. (1) any benefits payable under the plan for loss of time from work because of the disability; or
2. (2) any specific indemnity required to be provided under the plan during a period of hospital confinement.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.