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NM HB59

NM HB59
School Group Insurance Contributions


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE; AMENDING THE GROUP INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHARTER SCHOOLS AND PARTICIPATING ENTITIES IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL INSURANCE AUTHORITY; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill amends the law regarding group insurance contributions for school districts, charter schools, and entities participating in the Public School Insurance Authority. The bill sets the minimum employer contribution for group health insurance at 80% of the cost for all employees, removing the previous salary-based tiers. Additionally, the bill appropriates $52.2 million from the general fund to the Public Education Department to distribute to these entities to cover the increased employer contributions in fiscal year 2023. The changes made by this bill take effect on July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

House Appropriations & Finance Committee (12:00 2/5/2022 Room) (on 02/05/2022)

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