In the event of default by any employer participating in the health insurance program authorized by § 2.2-1204, Code of Virginia, in the remittance of premiums or other fees and costs of the program, the State Comptroller is hereby authorized to pay such premiums and costs and to recover such payments from any funds appropriated and payable by the Commonwealth to the employer for any purpose. The State Comptroller shall make such payments upon receipt of notice from the Director, Department of Human Resource Management, that such payments are due and unpaid from the employer.