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CA AB2608
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2010
Primary Sponsor
Wesley Chesbro
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AI Summary
- Extends the Rural Health Care Equity Program from July 3, 2010 to January 1, 2012, or earlier if health maintenance organization plans are no longer the most cost-effective health benefit plans
- Expands program eligibility from only State Bargaining Unit 5 employees to all state employees and annuitants living in rural areas
- Establishes contribution amounts for annuitants: up to $500 per fiscal year for non-Medicare participants and up to $75 per month for Medicare participants enrolled in supplemental plans
- Creates separate program accounts for employees, excluded employees, and state annuitants with distinct reimbursement mechanisms for each group
- Removes the requirement that remaining program funds be deposited in the General Fund upon program termination
Legislative Description
Rural Health Care Equity Program.
Last Action
In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
5/28/2010
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/21/2010
Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security3/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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