TN 10 (04-21)
HI 00825.075 Processing Returned SMI Refund Checks
Due to various Premium Collection Operation (PREMCO) actions or State buy-in actions
for SMI, etc., beneficiaries are issued checks representing overpayments of SMI premiums.
The Benefit Authorizer is responsible for the disposition of all returned SMI refund
checks. Such determinations will be based on an analysis of folder documentation plus
HIQR informationals.
Returned SMI refund checks will be handled in a manner similar to regular benefit
checks except that extreme caution is required when determining if suspension or termination
of monthly benefits is appropriate. That is, if a definite reason for suspension or
termination (work, death, etc.) is reflected on the refund check or accompanying correspondence,
effectuate such action. However, if the reason for return is not definable (“no comment”, etc.), do not suspend or terminate monthly benefits based solely on the returned
SMI refund check.