(1) Any state employee eligible as determined by the director for membership in a group benefit plan contracted for pursuant to section 24-50-604 (1)(b) upon the effective date of such plan shall be enrolled in the plan upon making application according to the director's procedures.
(2) The manner and form of election and acceptance by state employees of group benefit plans contracted for pursuant to section 24-50-604 (1)(b) shall be in compliance with procedures established for that purpose by the director.