HI HB2102

Eliminates Medicare Part B reimbursements for employee beneficiaries and spouses of employees hired after June 30, 2012 under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund.

Addresses the State's $14 billion unfunded liability for other post-employment benefits and unsustainable health care costs affecting public sector employers and taxpayers.

Supported by the Department of Budget and Finance and City and County of Honolulu departments; opposed by Hawaii Government Employees Association, Hawaii State Teachers Association, University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, and other employee unions.

Committee finds that benefit costs have become unsustainable and immediate action is necessary to prevent more drastic measures in the future.

Recommended for passage by the Committee on Labor & Public Employment and referral to the Committee on Finance.