[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR408.2]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE

                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,

                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

                             HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 408_PREMIUMS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE--Table of Contents

 

                      Subpart A_General Provisions

 

Sec. 408.2  Scope and purpose.



    (a) This part sets forth the policies and procedures for determining 

the amount of monthly supplementary medical insurance (SMI) premiums, 

for the payment, collection, or refund of premiums, for termination of 

coverage because of nonpayment of premiums, and for reinstatement of 

coverage if certain conditions are met. It conforms to subpart C of part 

407 of this chapter, which sets forth the requirements for State buy-in 

agreements. These policies are intended to protect enrollee coverage to 

the maximum degree compatible with maintaining the integrity of the SMI 

program.

    (b) Policies that apply to premiums that certain individuals must 

pay in order to become entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance 

benefits, are set forth in part 406 of this chapter.



[52 FR 48115, Dec. 18, 1987; 53 FR 4159, Feb. 12, 1988]



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