Bill > LD707

This bill amends the State Employee Health Commission's membership and updates references to the Office of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation. The bill expands the commission's membership by adding representatives from specific groups like Maine Turnpike Authority employees, Maine Public Employees Retirement System employees, and Maine Maritime Academy employees. It modifies the voting structure so that labor and management each cast one vote, with the management vote now being designated by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services or the State Human Resources Officer. The bill also updates multiple sections of state law to include "Workers' Compensation" in the office's official name and adds the State Human Resources Officer as an ex officio commission member. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to language around employee health insurance coverage, such as updating terminology about premium payments, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive representation on the commission and clarify the scope of the office's responsibilities in managing state employee health and benefits programs.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=707&snum=132