Promulgation of rules regarding benefits plan

The human resources commissioner is responsible for the administration of this chapter and shall promulgate rules required for the effective administration of the provisions of this chapter pursuant to chapter 1-26 . The rules may be promulgated in the following areas: (1) To establish what benefits will be offered pursuant to this chapter; (2) Participation in the plan by employees, retired employees, and dependents; (3) Procedures for election of coverage; (4) Effective dates of coverage if not specified by statute; (5) Termination of coverage; (6) Changes in dependent coverage; (7) Collection of premiums and contributions; (8) To coordinate the benefits plan with the health insurance plan authorized in this chapter; and (9) Other provisions as required to meet federal law. Source: SL 2012, ch 23 , § 75; SL 2019, ch 21 , § 57.