At the time and in the circumstances specified by the trustee, a carrier shall issue to each retiree, surviving spouse, or surviving dependent child covered under this chapter a certificate of coverage that:

1. (1) states the benefits to which the person is entitled;
2. (2) states to whom the benefits are payable;
3. (3) states to whom a claim must be submitted; and
4. (4) summarizes the provisions of the coverage principally affecting the person.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.

Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.416(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.