SUBTITLE F: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
PART 2106 FINANCIAL INCENTIVE FOR NON-MEDICARE STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM ANNUITANTS WHO OPT OUT OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES GROUP HEALTH PLAN
SECTION 2106.210 CMS RESPONSIBILITY
Section 2106.210 CMS Responsibility
CMS will be responsible for administering the Opt Out Incentive and shall:
a) Develop and distribute materials and information to Members, including any and all necessary forms with requirements, policies and procedures related to the Opt Out Incentive.
b) Maintain eligibility for the Opt Out Incentive in a centralized, computerized file, properly storing and retrieving confidential information, processing updates and administering security access in accordance with confidentiality laws.
c) Authorize payments to Members participating in the Opt Out Incentive. No partial monthly or retroactive payments will be made.
d) Assist Members with Opt Out Incentive questions and/or issues, and respond to oral and written inquiries concerning the Opt Out Incentive.
e) Comply with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.
f) Enroll and terminate Members in compliance with this Part.
g) Identify and collect Opt Out Incentive payments paid in error to Members and deposit the money into the Health Insurance Reserve Fund.