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NY S03660
Bill
Status
6/19/2018
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Permits municipalities (including cities, towns, villages, school districts, public authorities, and other governmental entities) to join a county self-funded or self-insured health plan with consent from the county and the municipality's governing body.
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Requires the county to file certification with the superintendent of financial services that the plan maintains a reserve fund of 13-15% of medical claims and minimum 4% of prescription claims.
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Specifies the plan must have specific stop loss per individual claim only (no aggregate) with a minimum deductible of $200,000 to $250,000 and a minimum of 1,000 covered lives including retirees.
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Requires the plan to satisfy contingent liability provisions under insurance law section 4708 and include an agreement with participating municipalities.
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Allows municipalities to join upon the superintendent's approval or automatically after six months if the superintendent does not object; requires annual recertification each January that requirements remain in effect.
Legislative Description
Authorizes all municipalities, with the consent of the county and the governing body of such municipality, to join a county self-funded or self-insured health plan; requires certification.
Last Action
referred to insurance
6/19/2018