HB 1618 Summary

• Amends Section 25-11-5 to define "instrumentality" under Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) laws to include health care collaboratives formed under Sections 37-115-50 through 37-115-50.3 as instrumentalities of the state.

• Modifies Section 25-11-103 to clarify that employees of health care collaboratives are not automatically covered by PERS membership unless the health care collaborative elects to participate in the retirement system under Section 25-11-105(f).

• Amends Section 25-11-127 to exempt retirees employed by health care collaboratives or related organizations from PERS reemployment restrictions, provided the health care collaborative has not elected PERS participation.

• Brings forward Section 25-11-105 (PERS membership eligibility provisions) for potential future amendment.