MN SF247

Requires majority approval from insurance-eligible employees in a bargaining unit before an exclusive representative can make a final determination for employees to participate in the public employees insurance program, in addition to employer agreement.

Changes the program participation term from automatic two-year renewals to automatic one-year renewals, and allows participating entities to solicit competing health coverage bids without penalty and receive monthly claims data upon request.

Prohibits service cooperatives from refunding health insurance premiums paid by member entities without first providing written notice to applicable employee exclusive representatives.

Clarifies that retirees who continue insurance coverage through an eligible employer are included in the definition of unrepresented employees who may participate in the program.

Requires coordination of health care benefits for retired local government employees with Medicare program benefits.