Bill > SB0149

This bill amends the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act by updating and expanding definitions related to public employee health insurance. The bill broadens the definition of "local unit of government" to include additional types of governmental entities such as municipal electric utility systems, regional airport authorities, and certain other public authorities. It also revises definitions for "public employer" to more comprehensively list the types of governmental organizations covered, including state agencies, local governments, school districts, community colleges, and higher education institutions. The bill makes technical changes to how medical benefit plan costs are calculated, including updating references to health insurance assessment laws and clarifying what expenses are included in medical benefit plan costs. Additionally, the bill updates terminology and references to federal tax codes, specifically the Internal Revenue Code, and modifies language around flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and various types of medical benefit plans. These changes aim to provide more precise and inclusive definitions for how public employers manage and report health insurance and related benefits for employees and officials.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0149