1. (1) Monthly premium payments will be made:

   1. (a) to an insurer that has contracted with the department;

   2. (b) directly to clients if:

      1. (i) their monthly premium is deducted from their Social Security check;
      2. (ii) they enroll in a PDP provided by an insurer that does not contract with the department; or
      3. (iii) the client chooses to be paid directly.

2. (2) Direct monthly premium payments to enrollees will be made:

   1. (a) through direct deposit; or

   2. (b) by check only in the following circumstances:

      1. (i) if there is no bank account; or
      2. (ii) the enrollee has a permanent exemption with Social Security and still receiving Social Security benefits by check or by Direct Express debit card.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-1004, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 53-6-1001, 53-6-1004, 53-6-1005, MCA

History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 336, Eff. 2/10/06; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 2438, Eff. 1/1/14.