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ME LD467

Bill

Status

Enrolled

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Craig Hickman

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • State of Maine would pay 100% of Medicare Part B premiums for certain retired state employees who are not eligible for Social Security benefits

  • Applies to retirees whose base annual state pension benefit on or after January 1, 2026 is projected to be at or below the maximum amount subject to cost-of-living adjustments

  • Amends existing law (5 MRSA §285) that already requires the State to pay Medicare Part B premiums for active employees who enroll in Medicare

  • Referred to the Committee on Labor; introduced February 11, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Part B Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees

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

Labor2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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