RS 46:977.10: 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.