§977.10. Authority of the department; premiums

            The department shall have the authority to:

            (1) Collect required premiums from the family or responsible party for a child receiving benefits.

            (2) Notify the family or responsible party of a child who is paying a premium of any changes in such premium or co-payment requirements.

            (3) Refuse payment of services for nonpayment of premium.

            (4) Monitor the availability and retention of employer-sponsored dependent health insurance coverage to promote retention of private or employer-sponsored health insurance and timely access to healthcare services.

            Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.