SB 1584 Summary

• Exempts Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers and employees from the state health insurance program administered by the Department of Administration and establishes a separate DPS health insurance trust fund.

• Creates a seven-member Health Insurance Trust Fund Board appointed by the governor to administer the fund and establish group health and accident coverage for DPS employees and their dependents.

• Board composition includes two association executive members, two association members (one peace officer), the DPS director, an attorney specializing in trust law, and one public member.

• Allows the board to establish health coverage for eligible retirees, reduce coverage costs, offer wellness programs, and contract with third-party providers; fund receives legislative appropriations and employee contributions.

• Program terminates on July 1, 2021 pursuant to Arizona's sunset law provision (section 41-3102).