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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
State retiree health benefits program; reenrollment in program. Allows a state retiree who elects to participate in the state retiree health plan but later discontinues participation one opportunity to return to participation in the plan, provided that such return to participation occurs within five years after the date of such employee's retirement. Under current law, a state retiree who elects to participate in the state retiree health plan but later discontinues participation is barred from participating in the plan.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State retiree health benefits program by allowing a state retiree who previously participated in the program but then discontinued their coverage to have one opportunity to reenroll. Previously, discontinuing participation meant being permanently barred from rejoining the plan. Under this new provision, a retired state employee can rejoin the health plan if they make that election within five years of their original retirement date, but they will be permanently barred if they discontinue participation a second time. The bill also clarifies that "involuntarily separated" refers to specific types of job departures that do not involve misconduct or felony convictions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB659 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB659) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1105889.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB659) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1103044.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB659/text/HB659 |
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