§ 46:977.10 — Authority of the department; premiums

Louisiana § 46:977.10

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 46: Public Welfare and Assistance

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§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.

Legislative History

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