Bill > HB552

This bill removes the existing requirement that young adult children between the ages of 19 and 25 must be full-time students to be eligible for coverage under the state retiree insurance plan. Currently, dependent children can only be covered if they are full-time students, but this bill would eliminate that educational status requirement. The legislation allows fully dependent minor children, children aged 19-25, and children with disabilities who are institutionalized or living in the household to be eligible for the insurance plan. To be covered, these dependents must pay the full cost of the plan benefits, which is determined by the department of administrative services. The monthly cost for a non-medicare eligible dependent is $1,044.42, which is paid entirely by the retiree. While the fiscal impact is considered indeterminable because the number of retirees who might choose to cover dependents is unknown, the bill expands insurance coverage options for state retirees with dependent children. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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