HB0398 Summary

• The State shall cease paying or contributing toward health and life insurance benefits for retired elected officials under the General Assembly Retirement System effective upon the bill becoming law.

• Retired elected officials must pay the full cost of any group life insurance or health benefits coverage they maintain, with costs determined by the Director of Central Management Services.

• Retired elected officials may waive or terminate coverage at any time and may only re-enroll during the annual benefit choice period, except those who lose coverage due to nonpayment cannot re-enroll.

• The bill defines "retired elected official" as annuitants under Illinois Pension Code Article 2, survivors receiving annuities under Article 2, or members ineligible for retirement annuity under Section 2-119 of the Pension Code.