Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-4224: Pool administrator; duties.

The pool administrator shall:

(1) Perform all eligibility verification functions relating to the pool;

(2) Establish a premium billing procedure for collection of premiums from covered individuals on a periodic basis as determined by the board;

(3) Perform all necessary functions to assure timely payment of benefits to covered individuals, including:

(a) Making available information relating to the proper manner of submitting a claim for benefits to the pool and distributing forms upon which submission shall be made; and

(b) Evaluating the eligibility of each claim for payment by the pool;

(4) Submit regular reports to the board regarding the operation of the pool. The frequency, content, and form of the reports shall be determined by the board;

(5) Following the close of each calendar year, report such income and expense items as directed by the board to the board and the department on a form prescribed by the director; and

(6) Be paid as provided in the plan of operation for its expenses incurred in the performance of its services to the pool.