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MS HB1135
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kent McCarty
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AI Summary
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Requires the state to provide 50% of the cost of health insurance for eligible dependents of full-time state and school employees, in addition to existing employee coverage.
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Applies the 50% dependent coverage requirement to employees initially employed before January 1, 2006 (who receive 100% employee coverage) and those hired after that date (who receive 100% basic employee coverage).
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Allows employees to purchase their 50% share of dependent coverage through salary deductions, with the state paying its 50% share from appropriated funds.
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Sunsets the amended section on July 1, 2026.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan; revise to require state to provide certain for dependents.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025