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GA HB1153

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Trey Rhodes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eligible Greene County officials (Board of Commissioners members, Clerk of Superior Court, Judge of Probate Court, Sheriff, Tax Commissioner) and all full-time county employees who served at least 15 years may continue participating in the county health insurance plan after leaving office or employment
  • Participants must pay the total cost of coverage, including both the employee and employer premiums
  • Coverage is limited to the former officer or employee only, explicitly excluding spousal and dependent coverage
  • Coverage terminates when the former officer or employee becomes eligible for Medicare, regardless of whether they actually enroll in Medicare
  • Individuals separated from county service due to commission of an illegal act are disqualified, and coverage is limited to health insurance only, excluding any other voluntary insurance products available to county employees

Legislative Description

Greene County; certain officials; clarify the qualifications for participation in health insurance program

Last Action

Effective Date

5/3/2016

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/22/2016
Intragovernmental Coordination3/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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