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ME LD328

Bill

Status

Enrolled

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Shagoury

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • State of Maine would pay 100% of Medicare Part B premiums for retired state employees enrolled in the Medicare Advantage plan offered through the State Employee Health Commission, effective January 1, 2026

  • State would also pay 100% of Medicare Part B premiums for retired teachers enrolled in the Medicare Advantage plan administered by the Maine Education Association benefits trust, effective January 1, 2026

  • Retirees eligible for federally approved Medicaid services are excluded from this benefit

  • Amends two sections of Maine law: Title 5 MRSA §285 (state employees) and Title 20-A MRSA §13451 (teachers)

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring the State to Pay a Retired State Employee's or Retired Teacher's Premium for Medicare Part B Under Medicare Advantage

State Retirement System

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor1/30/2025

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