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MS HB324

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 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 the county or municipal health insurance program.

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

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

  • Effective July 1, 2021.

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

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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