1. (a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this section, dental-vision-audio insurance coverage for a benefit recipient begins on the date that continuing monthly benefits begin.
2. (b) Dental-vision-audio coverage for a benefit recipient receiving a disability benefit is effective on the first day of the calendar month after the month in which the premium is first deducted.
3. (c) Dental-vision-audio coverage for a new law benefit recipient, who makes an election of major medical and dental-vision-audio insurance during an open enrollment period, is effective on January 1 of the year following the open enrollment period.
4. (d) Retroactive premiums will be deducted as necessary.

(Eff. 7/1/82; am 5/31/87, Register 102; am 2/1/93, Register 125)

Authority: AS 39.30.090