(1) The department developed a combined Healthy Montana Kids Plan application for the HMK and HMK Plus coverage groups.

(2) The department will accept and determine eligibility for all applications for children's health coverage provided by the HMK Plan. Applications may be submitted directly to the Healthy Montana Kids Plan office or any county office of public assistance (OPA) , or to an enrollment partner who will forward it to the Healthy Montana Kids Plan office. Department staff will coordinate eligibility determination activities to enroll eligible children in the appropriate HMK Plan coverage group.