Bill > HB05847

This bill seeks to restore a state subsidy for retired teachers' health insurance by amending Chapter 167a of the general statutes to require the state to pay one-third of the cost for retired teachers' Medicare supplement health insurance coverage. Medicare supplement health insurance, often called "Medigap," is a type of private insurance that helps cover healthcare costs not paid by original Medicare, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. The bill aims to reinstate a previous financial support mechanism for retired teachers, which would help reduce the out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for this group of retirees. By mandating a one-third state subsidy, the legislation provides financial relief to retired teachers and acknowledges the state's commitment to supporting educators after their years of service.

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