Contributions for coverages for a dependent of an individual eligible to participate in the uniform program under Section 1601.101 or 1601.102 required of the participant that exceed the amount of system contributions shall be paid:

1. (1) by a deduction from the monthly compensation of the participant;
2. (2) by a reduction of the monthly compensation of the participant in the appropriate amount; or
3. (3) in the form and manner the system determines.

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