Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.408.84 Billing and payment procedures

(a) Initial premium notice.

(b) Monthly billings. Group premiums are billed on a monthly basis. However, the group payer may pay up to 12 months in advance.

(c) Group payers must make their payments within 30 days after billing, to avoid infringing on the 90–day grace period during which the premiums may be paid by the enrollee if he or she is dropped from the group.

(d) Effect of group payment. Payment by a group payer is considered payment by the enrollee.