Section 405IAC10-11-4. Individual enrollment

   (a) An individual may choose to apply for coverage in the HIP Link program. An individual applies for HIP Link as follows:

(1) If the individual is submitting an application for coverage, such individual shall select HIP Link coverage on the application.

(2) If the individual is a current HIP member or is receiving benefits in any Medicaid category, the member shall report a change to the division.

  (b) An individual shall not be enrolled in HIP Link until the division processes the application request and verifies eligibility for HIP Link.

  (c) A HIP Link member who transfers or disenrolls from HIP Link under section 7 of this rule shall not be allowed to reenroll in HIP Link unless it is during an employer's special enrollment or open enrollment period. An individual shall have only one (1) opportunity to enroll in HIP Link during any employer's special enrollment period every two (2) years. (Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 10-11-4; filed Apr 6, 2016, 11:20 a.m.: 20160504-IR-405150325FRA)