Section 2.39.340. Effective date of major medical insurance coverage.

	(a)  For a new law benefit recipient electing major medical insurance under AS 14.25.168(d) or AS 39.35.535(c), the effective date of that coverage is  
		(1) the date of appointment to a continuing monthly benefit if the election is made in accordance with 2 AAC 39.310(a);  
		(2) January 1 for a recipient electing coverage during an open enrollment period; or  
		(3) the first day of the month in which a recipient runs age 65, if coverage is not in effect before that time.  
	(b)  For an alternate payee electing major medical insurance, coverage begins on the first day of the next calendar month following receipt of the qualified domestic relations order by the administrator, if the order is received on or before the 15th day of the month. If the qualified domestic relations order is received after the 15th day of a month, coverage begins on the first day of the second month after receipt of the application.  
	(c)  Retroactive premiums will be required as necessary.  

Authorities

14.25.168;14.25.170;22.25.027;22.25.090;39.30.090;39.35.535

Notes

Authority

AS 14.25.168 AS 14.25.170 AS 22.25.027 AS 22.25.090 AS 39.30.090 AS 39.35.535

History

Eff. 2/1/93, Register 125