(a) An individual described by Subsection (b) is entitled to receive state contributions required to provide health benefit plan coverage under the group benefits program for two months after the effective date of the individual's separation from state service.
(b) This section applies only to an individual who separates from state service and receives a cash payment under an incentive program implemented by the Texas Department of Human Services or the Texas Department of Health for certain employees whose positions are eliminated as a result of privatization or other reductions in services provided by those agencies.