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MS HB736
Bill
Status
6/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Reynolds
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Requires employees to provide verifiable proof of Medicare coverage before receiving supplemental compensation.
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Amends Section 25-15-103 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to implement these provisions.
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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