(5 ILCS 375/9) (from Ch. 127, par. 529)
Sec. 9.
(a) The eligible member shall be responsible for his or her
portion of the
premiums, charges or other fees for all elected coverages
or benefits, which shall be paid by means of the acceptance of a reduction
in earnings or the foregoing of an increase in earnings by an employee;
provided, however, subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the
Department, the eligible member may make personal payment of the premium,
charge or fee for any wellness programs implemented under the program of
health benefits.
All contributions and payments by the eligible members and the State for
all elected coverages and benefits shall be deposited in the
Health Insurance Reserve Fund. The Department may determine the aggregate
level of contribution required under this Section on the basis of actual
cost of services adjusted for age, sex or the geographical or other
demographic characteristics which affect costs of the benefit.
(b) If a member is not entitled to receive any salary, wages or other
compensation during a period in which premiums,
charges or other fees are due or does not receive compensation
sufficient to allow deduction of the required payment of the
premium, charge or other fee, such member may continue the contributory
benefit in effect by making personal payment of the premium, charge or
other fee for the period in such manner, in such amount, and
for such duration, as may be prescribed in rules and regulations promulgated
for the administration of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 91-390, eff. 7-30-99.)
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