Section 46:977.10 - Authority of the department; premiumsThe 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.Amended by Acts 2018, No. 206,s. 5, eff. 8/1/2018.Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. 7/10/2007.