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NY A07866
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski
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AI Summary
- Prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits or employer contributions for retirees and their dependents below levels provided as of December 31, 2021
- Defines "diminish" to include increasing costs, reducing employer contributions, forcing enrollment in Medicare Advantage Plans, restricting provider networks, or requiring pre-authorization for recommended procedures
- Applies to all public employers including state and local government, school districts, colleges, universities, public authorities, and special districts
- Takes effect immediately and is retroactively effective as of December 31, 2021
- Covers all aspects of health care benefits including premiums, deductibles, copayments, covered services, and provider choice access
Legislative Description
Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
7/15/2024
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means5/29/2024
Governmental Employees7/7/2023
Full Bill Text
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