Bill > HB4243

This bill amends the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act by updating and expanding definitions related to public employee health insurance. The bill modifies definitions for key terms like "designated state official" (which now explicitly lists officials for different branches of government), "local unit of government" (now including municipal electric utilities, airport authorities, and other public entities), and "public employer" (broadened to include a more comprehensive list of governmental organizations). The bill also updates technical language around medical benefit plan definitions, health savings accounts, and related financial terminology. Specifically, it expands the scope of what constitutes a "local unit of government" and a "public employer," clarifies how medical benefit plan costs are calculated, and makes technical corrections to references in the internal revenue code. The changes appear aimed at providing more precise and comprehensive language for how public sector health insurance contributions and benefits are defined and administered across various levels of Michigan government.

Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4243