| (a) Under Insurance Code §1251.254 and §1271.303,
the premium for state continuation coverage elected under §21.5310
of this title must be the same premium charged for active employees,
members, dependents, or enrollees, including any amount contributed
by the employer or group policy or contract holder, plus 2 percent.
(b) The employee, member, dependent, or enrollee electing
state continuation coverage under §21.5312 of this title must
pay the initial premium not later than the 45th day after the date
of the initial election for coverage.
(c) After the first payment following the initial election
for coverage under §21.5312 of this title, the employee, member,
dependent, or enrollee must pay the premium on the due date of each
payment. However, a payment under this subsection must be considered
timely if made on or before the 30th day after the date on which the
payment is due.
(d) The premium for state continuation coverage elected
under Insurance Code Chapter 1251, Subchapter G, may not be more than
the premium charged under the group policy or contract for the person
had the family relationship not been severed, except as provided by
Insurance Code §1551.064. Under Insurance Code §1251.306,
the group policyholder or contract holder may require the person to
pay a monthly fee of not more than $5 for administrative costs.
(e) A person covered under state continuation coverage
elected under Insurance Code Chapter 1251, Subchapter G, must pay
the premium for the coverage directly to the group policyholder or
contract holder.
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