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CT HB05424
Bill
Status
5/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joan Hartley
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AI Summary
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Allows municipalities and local or regional boards of education to form joint purchasing groups for providing medical or health care benefits to their employees through written agreement.
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Joint agreements must specify group membership, plan duration, payment requirements, and withdrawal/termination procedures; such agreements are not classified as multiple employer welfare arrangements.
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Requires legislative body approval before a municipality and its board of education can join a joint purchasing group if they currently have an existing shared arrangement or separate plans both funded by the municipal general fund.
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Requires insurance producers to fully disclose in writing the amount of fees or compensation they receive from insurers when selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance for municipalities or boards of education, upon request.
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Effective date: October 1, 2010; approved June 8, 2010.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Agreements Between Municipalities And Boards Of Education For The Joint Purchase Of Employee Health Insurance And The Disclosure Of Certain Information Regarding Compensation For Services Provided By Insurance Producers.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/8/2010