Bill > HB05236

This bill proposes to modify existing state statutes to allow child care providers, including home-based child care providers, to participate in the state employee health plan. Specifically, the legislation would expand access to health insurance coverage for individuals who provide child care services, regardless of whether they operate from a home or another facility. By enabling child care providers to join the state employee health plan, the bill aims to support these essential workers by providing them with potential access to more comprehensive and potentially more affordable health insurance options. This could help address healthcare coverage challenges for an often economically vulnerable workforce that plays a critical role in supporting families and children. The bill does not specify the exact details of participation, such as whether providers would need to meet certain criteria or pay a portion of the premiums, but it represents a significant potential expansion of health insurance eligibility for child care providers in the state.

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