Bill > SJR0422

This resolution urges the Governor of Tennessee to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a medical benefits overlay program called the CHAMP Plan, proposed by Champion Health, Inc., to supplement the state's existing employee healthcare benefits. The resolution directs the Governor to specifically explore the potential implementation of this voluntary program both as a short-term pilot project and a potential long-term statewide initiative. The proposed CHAMP Plan would involve a pre-tax payroll deduction that provides employees with a post-tax benefit after completing monthly healthcare activities, with the potential to lower employees' adjusted gross income and FICA taxes. The resolution outlines several key requirements for any potential pilot project, including that it must be terminable at will by the state, provided at no cost, include indemnification provisions, and be reviewed by the Attorney General's Office. If implemented, the program would be voluntary for employees, and the Governor would be required to submit a detailed report to the General Assembly within 60 days of the pilot's conclusion, detailing participant numbers and any cost savings. If the program is deemed not feasible, the Governor must provide a written explanation to the General Assembly within 120 days.

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