What must the employer do after the plan administrator has completed the enrollment process for the child(ren)?
Upon notification of the enrollment from the plan administrator, the employer must determine if the necessary employee contributions may be withheld from the employee’s wages without violating any applicable withholding limits. Part A of the NMSN contains information for the employer regarding Federal and State limitations on withholdings, any applicable withholding prioritization laws, and the duration of the withholding obligation. If withholding limits prevent the employer from withholding the employee contributions necessary for coverage, the employer must use the Employer Response on Part A to notify the Issuing Agency of its inability to withhold the necessary amounts. If the amounts necessary for coverage may be withheld, the employer must initiate such withholding and transmit the withheld amounts to the group health plan to pay for the child’s coverage.
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