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FL S0512
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Charlie Justice
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AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for participation in the state group health insurance program and prescription drug coverage program to include all counties, municipalities, special taxing districts, and district school boards, removing previous population-based restrictions
- Requires participating entities to pay a $500 nonrefundable application fee and an initial administrative fee of at least $2.61 per enrollee per month to fully reimburse the state for all costs
- Mandates a minimum 3-year enrollment period with 1-year notice required for termination, and prohibits reapplication for 2 years after withdrawal
- Requires participating entities to issue competitive requests for proposals before adopting ordinances or resolutions to join the program and to adopt the state's eligibility rules
- Prohibits participating counties, municipalities, special taxing districts, and school boards from participating in the state's cafeteria plan for pretax premium contributions; employees may establish individual salary reduction agreements instead
Legislative Description
Local Govt./Health Insurance/Drug Coverage [WPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means4/7/2010
General Government Appropriations3/18/2010
Governmental Oversight and Accountability2/17/2010
Community Affairs12/9/2009
Full Bill Text
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