26B-9-226. Compliance with order -- Enrollment of child for insurance.
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Effective 9/1/2024
26B-9-226. Compliance with order -- Enrollment of child for insurance.
(1)An employer or union shall comply with a notice to enroll issued by the office under Section 26B-9-225 by enrolling the child that is the subject of the notice in the:
(a)accident and health insurance plan in which the parent or legal guardian is enrolled, if the plan satisfies the prior court or administrative order; or
(b)least expensive plan, assuming equivalent benefits, offered by the employer or union that complies with the prior court or administrative order which provides coverage that is reasonably accessible to the child.
(2)The employer, union, or insurer may not refuse to enroll a child pursuant to a notice to enroll because a parent or legal guardian has not signed an enrollment application.
(3)Upon enrollment of the child, the employer shall deduct the appropriate premiums from the parent or legal guardian's wages and remit the premiums directly to the insurer.
(4)The insurer shall provide proof of insurance to the office upon request.
(5)The signature of the custodial parent of the insured child is a valid authorization to the insurer for purposes of processing any insurance reimbursement claim.
Amended by Chapter 366 , 2024 General Session