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MS HB730
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Reynolds
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 25-15-103 of the Mississippi Code to authorize counties and municipalities to offer supplemental compensation, insurance, and/or benefits to Medicare-eligible employees who opt out of county or municipal health insurance programs.
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Requires Medicare-eligible employees to provide verifiable proof of Medicare coverage before receiving any supplemental compensation, insurance, or benefits.
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Applies the provision to both county employees and municipal employees who choose to secure Medicare coverage in lieu of participating in their employer's medical or health insurance program.
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Makes technical corrections to existing language regarding gender pronouns and terminology in the section.
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Takes effect July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Counties and municipalities; authorize to offer Medicare eligible employee benefits when employee secures Medicare under certain circumstances.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021