MN HF2913

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 471.61, subdivision 2b to modify continuation health insurance requirements for disabled retired local government employees and their dependents.

Requires former employees under age 65 enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B due to disability, where Medicare is primary payer, to be pooled with retirees age 65 and older for premium and coverage purposes.

Former employees must pay the entire premium for continuation coverage, unless a collective bargaining agreement or personnel policy provides otherwise, and coverage may be discontinued for non-payment within federal law deadlines.

Employers must notify employees before termination of employment regarding continuation options and deadlines; former employees have a one-time election deadline to participate and cannot re-enter the program if they decline.

Effective date is August 1, 2010, and applies to coverage in existence on or after that date.