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MS HB736

Bill

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county boards of supervisors and municipal governing authorities to offer supplemental compensation to Medicare-eligible employees who choose Medicare coverage instead of participating in county or municipal health insurance programs.

  • Limits supplemental compensation to an amount not exceeding the county's or municipality's cost for the employee to participate in the medical or health insurance program.

  • Requires employees to provide verifiable proof of Medicare coverage before receiving supplemental compensation.

  • Amends Section 25-15-103 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to implement these provisions.

  • Effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Counties; authorize to offer Medicare eligible county employees supplemental benefits if employees secure Medicare in lieu of using county insurance.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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