A coverage period is the period during which an enrolled person is entitled to SMI and for which premiums are due.

SMI benefits may be paid only for expenses incurred during the coverage period.

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  Beginning and end of a coverage period under individual enrollment, HI 00805.165, HI 00820.005 through HI00820.035.

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  Coverage period when enrollment is under a State agreement, HI 00815.018.