2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 59A-56-19 — Dependent family member required coverage; small employer responsibility.
59A-56-19. Dependent family member required coverage; small employer responsibility.
A. A small employer shall collect or make a payroll deduction from the compensation of an employee for the portion of the approved health plan cost the employee is responsible for paying. The small employer may contribute to the cost of that plan on behalf of the employee.
B. A small employer shall make available to dependent family members of an employee covered by an approved health plan the same approved health plan. The small employer may contribute to the cost of group coverage.
C. All premiums collected, deducted from the compensation of employees or paid on their behalf by the small employer shall be promptly remitted to the alliance.
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