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NM SB21

Retiree Health Care Act


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
02/24/2021
Passed
03/14/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO RETIREE HEALTH CARE; AMENDING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN THE RETIREE HEALTH CARE ACT TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; REPEALING PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Retiree Health Care Act to conform certain definitions to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and repeals provisions of law relating to the discount prescription drug program. Specifically, the bill updates the definitions of "eligible dependent" and "eligible retiree" to align with the federal healthcare law. It also creates the Retiree Health Care Authority to provide comprehensive group health insurance programs for eligible retirees and their dependents.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 23 - Apr. 5 (on 03/14/2021)

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