(a) This section applies to a participant in the uniform program for whom appropriate contributions were not made during the entire plan year because of nonpayment of premiums.
(b) As a condition of enrollment in the same coverage for a subsequent plan year, the participant must make a contribution equal to the contributions not made for the plan year for which appropriate contributions were not made during the entire plan year, unless the nonpayment of premiums was related to a qualified change in status, as determined by the system. The payment shall be made in the form and manner determined by the system.