The human resources commissioner is responsible for the administration of this chapter and shall promulgate rules required for the effective administration of the provisions of this chapter pursuant to chapter 1-26. The rules may be promulgated in the following areas:
(1) To establish what benefits will be offered pursuant to this chapter;
(2) Participation in the plan by employees, retired employees, and dependents;
(3) Procedures for election of coverage;
(4) Effective dates of coverage if not specified by statute;
(5) Termination of coverage;
(6) Changes in dependent coverage;
(7) Collection of premiums and contributions;
(8) To coordinate the benefits plan with the health insurance plan authorized in this chapter; and
(9) Other provisions as required to meet federal law.