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NY S07896

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Martin Golden

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows group self-insurer plans to maintain reserves at 80 percent of otherwise required amounts if they demonstrate ability to secure anticipated present and future claims and receive Board approval
  • Requires group self-insurer plans to have a collective bargaining agreement mandating employers obtain workers' compensation coverage from the group
  • Mandates groups have ability to set, revise, or reset rates on at least a monthly basis and establish a delinquency fund or agreements to cover uncollected contributions
  • Requires group members to assume joint and several liability for all claims during their membership period and establishes penalties or withdrawal liability for members who leave the plan
  • Requires plan approval by the Federal Department of Labor as an ERISA fund; provision expires June 30, 2017

Legislative Description

Enacts additional provisions permitting self insurance by certain groups.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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