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MS HB736

MS HB736
Counties; authorize to offer Medicare eligible county employees supplemental benefits if employees secure Medicare in lieu of using county insurance.


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Introduced
02/10/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 25-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Governing Board Of Any County Or Municipality To Offer Any Medicare Eligible County Employee Supplemental Compensation If The Employee Secures Medicare Coverage In Lieu Of Participating In Any County Medical Or Health Insurance Program; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the governing board of any county or municipality in Mississippi to offer Medicare-eligible county or municipal employees supplemental compensation if they choose to secure Medicare coverage instead of participating in the county or municipal medical or health insurance program. The supplemental compensation is limited to an amount not exceeding the county's or municipality's cost of the employee's participation in the medical or health insurance program. Employees must provide verifiable proof that they have secured Medicare coverage before the supplemental compensation can be provided.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)

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