36-2911. Payment of monthly premiums


A. The administration shall pay medicare part B premiums pursuant to federal law
for and on behalf of a member who is eligible pursuant to section 36-2901, paragraph 6,
subdivision (a), item (i) or (ii) and who is enrolled pursuant to this article and
article 2 of this chapter.


B. The administration shall pay the medicare part A hospital premium for each
qualified disabled and working individual who is determined eligible pursuant to section
1905(s) of title XIX of the social security act. The administration shall determine the
eligibility of all persons who are qualified disabled and working individuals in
accordance with section 6408(d) of the omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1989. The
administration, in accordance with federal law, may require certain eligible qualified
disabled and working individuals to contribute to the cost of the monthly premium.