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This bill modifies the state's group insurance program to expand eligibility for spouses of retired state employees. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision allowing a spouse of a retired employee to purchase group insurance coverage if the retired employee loses eligibility for coverage because they have enrolled in medical assistance (Medicaid) under chapter 256B and have a disability that meets the categorical eligibility requirements of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Previously, spouses could only purchase coverage if they were dependents under the retired employee's coverage at the time of the retiree's death. The bill maintains existing requirements that such coverage must be coordinated with Medicare benefits, and that retired employees and their dependents be pooled with active employees for premium and coverage purposes until the retired employee reaches age 65. The change aims to provide continued insurance options for spouses of retired state employees who might otherwise lose coverage due to the retiree's enrollment in medical assistance programs.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2020&ssn=0&y=2025