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MS SB2026

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Polk

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Surviving spouses and dependents of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty or who die from line-of-duty injuries on or after July 1, 2021, are entitled to receive State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan benefits

  • The State of Mississippi will pay 100% of the premium for this health coverage

  • Surviving spouses remain eligible until they remarry or become eligible for Medicare, whichever occurs first

  • Surviving dependents are eligible for coverage until age 26, unless they have federal government health insurance, Tricare, or similar coverage available

  • Amends Section 25-15-13 of Mississippi Code to incorporate these new eligibility provisions for survivors of law enforcement officers

Legislative Description

State Health Insurance Plan; provide benefits to surviving spouse/dependent of law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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