1. (a) Except for a participant who participates in a cafeteria plan, each individual eligible to participate in the uniform program under Section 1601.101 must authorize a deduction from the participant's monthly compensation in an amount equal to the difference between:

   1. (1) the total cost for coverages for which the participant applies; and
   2. (2) the amount contributed by the system.

2. (b) The authorization must be:

   1. (1) in writing or performed electronically; and
   2. (2) in a form satisfactory to the system.

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