A group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates

Texas Senate Bill 1332 allows employers to stop paying health insurance premiums for former employees after their eligibility ends, even if the employer delays notifying the insurer, as long as the former employee doesn't use any health services after their eligibility ends.

The bill received strong bipartisan support, passing unanimously in the Senate and with a 145-0 vote in the House, indicating broad approval for reducing unnecessary costs for employers.

No significant negative media coverage was found regarding this bill.