R9-31-1402. Premium Amount for a Member who is a Child Determined Eligible Under Article 3 of this Chapter

A. For the purposes of this Article, a premium is a monthly amount that an enrolled member pays to the Administration to remain eligible for Title XXI. B. When the household income is greater than the income limit described under R9-22-1427(D) and less than or equal to 150 percent of the FPL, the monthly premium is $10 for one eligible child and $15 for two or more eligible children. C. When household income is greater than 150 percent of the FPL and less than or equal to 175 percent of the FPL, the monthly premium payment is $40 for one eligible child and $60 for two or more eligible children. D. When household income is greater than 175 percent of the FPL and less than or equal to 200 percent of the FPL, the monthly premium is $50 for one eligible child and $70 for two or more eligible children. E. A household’s premium payments as specified in this Section shall not exceed five percent of a household’s gross income. F. A member’s newborn is enrolled immediately upon the Administration receiving notification of the child’s birth. Upon enrollment, the household’s premium is redetermined. G. To remain eligible, the premium amount shall be paid according to this Article. H. American Indians are exempt from paying premiums.