SB4236 Summary

• Establishes a financial incentive program beginning January 1, 2023, for Medicare-primary members to opt out of the state group health benefits program.

• Provides monthly vouchers to eligible Medicare-primary members equal to the state's contribution toward their group health premium.

• Allows Medicare-primary members to use vouchers to purchase individual Medicare Advantage plans of their choice, with any costs exceeding the voucher amount being the member's responsibility.

• Applies to Medicare-primary members and their Medicare-primary dependents under the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.