U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025
If a direct remittance enrollee becomes entitled to monthly benefits—
(a) The SMI premiums are deducted from those benefits; and
(b) The enrollee is notified of the deduction and of any adjustment of the initial benefit check that is required to collect overdue premiums or refund premiums paid in advance.