IN SB0295

Contracted, elected, or appointed public employees of local government units must submit weekly signed accountings of hours spent on official public employer business to be eligible for group health insurance coverage

The requirement takes effect July 1, 2012 and applies only to local unit public employers, not to state employees or public safety employees

Public employers may continue to exclude part-time employees and contract workers from group insurance coverage provided to full-time employees

The bill amends existing law (IC 5-10-8-2.6) governing how local units provide group health insurance through purchased policies, self-insurance programs, or participation in state employee health plans