in-area

Benefit level in HealthSelect for a participant who lives or works in Texas. In-area participants are eligible for network or non-network benefits.

informal care

Custodial Care or Homemaker Services provided in a patient’s home.

initial period of eligibility

Limited period of time after a:

• hire,
• rehire,
• retirement, or
• qualifying life event (QLE),

when you can sign up for GBP coverage and TexFlex, or make changes to existing coverage with few restrictions. After the initial period of eligibility, enrollment restrictions apply.

interim insurance

Health coverage option for retirees who meet service credit criteria for health coverage, but are currently ineligible for GBP health coverage because they are under 65 years of age, and did not retire under the Rule of 80.

Interim insurance is only available through HealthSelect and evidence of insurability (EOI) is not required.