IL HB3745

Creates the Public Employee Health Insurance During Emergencies Act to require health insurance coverage to begin on the first day of employment for public employees hired during gubernatorially or presidentially declared disasters or emergencies.

Applies only when the disaster or emergency declaration specifies health or well-being risks and the employee's required job duties involve activities integral to those health risks.

Requires the public employer to pay the employer contribution for the first month's insurance immediately, with the employee contribution paid by either the employer or employee.

Allows public employers to recover any employee contribution they advance through wage deductions from the public employee.

Excludes employees covered under the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 from the definition of public employee.