§ 408.80 Basic rules.

(a) Sources of group payment. An employer, a lodge, union, or other organization may pay SMI premiums on behalf of one or more enrollees.

(b) Informal arrangement. Enrollees may turn over their premium notices to their employer, union, lodge, or other organization and that organization may send a single payment (with the premium notices attached so that the payments can readily be identified with the appropriate enrollees) to the CMS Premium Collection Center. Prompt payment is essential since SMI coverage terminates if premiums are not paid by the end of the grace period.