Initial Enrollment Period. Employees who become eligible for coverage after Employer Group’s effective date (e.g., newly hired, increase in hours of employment) and their Dependents shall be entitled to Benefits as of 12:01 a.m. on the first day on which eligibility was obtained, as established by Employer Group, so long as such person enrolls in Plan within 31 days of becoming eligible. Any person who fails to enroll within 31 days of becoming eligible may not enroll until Employer Group's next annual Open Enrollment Period, except as provided in Section 6.1.3. Employer Group shall be responsible for notifying Plan of newly eligible persons, for making timely payment of Premiums to Plan for such persons, and for complying with requirements in applicable state and federal law regarding eligibility determinations and permissible waiting periods.
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Samples: Sharp Health Plan Group Agreement, Sharp Health Plan Group Agreement, Sharp Health Plan Group Agreement
