IL SB2292

General Assembly members sworn in on or after January 10, 2019 who retire as participating members under the Illinois Pension Code shall pay exactly 50% of premiums, charges, or other fees for basic group health benefits.

Members of the General Assembly sworn in before January 10, 2019 may elect to pay 50% of applicable premiums under the same terms as newer members.

The State's contribution toward health benefits for qualifying General Assembly members is capped at exactly 50% of applicable premiums, charges, or other fees for the basic program.

Previous General Assembly members hired before January 10, 2019 are excluded from the 50% requirement unless they voluntarily elect to participate in it.

The bill amends Sections 9 and 10 of the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 to establish these premium-sharing requirements for retired legislators.