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NY A04639
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Pheffer Amato
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AI Summary
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Prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits or contributions for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents below levels provided as of December 31, 2021
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Defines "diminish" to include increasing costs (premiums, deductibles, copayments), forcing retirees into Medicare Advantage plans, restricting provider choice to pre-designated panels, or requiring pre-authorization for recommended medical procedures
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Covers all public employers including state and local governments, school districts, public authorities, public benefit corporations, and any governmental entity operating colleges or universities
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Protects retirees residing anywhere in the United States, including territories and possessions
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Takes effect immediately with retroactive application to December 31, 2021, while preserving employee organizations' ability to negotiate terms for active employee members
Legislative Description
Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible 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
referred to governmental employees
1/7/2026