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FL S0900

FL S0900
State Group Insurance Program


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Introduced
02/13/2017
In Committee
02/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing an employee to use a specified portion of the state's contribution to purchase additional program benefits and supplemental benefits under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Management Services to develop a plan for implementation of the benefit levels; providing that the department shall determine and recommend premiums for enrollees for the 2018 plan year, etc.

AI Summary

This bill: Authorizes state employees to use a portion of the state's contribution to the group insurance program to purchase additional benefits or supplemental benefits, or to increase their salary. It requires the Department of Management Services to develop a plan for implementing benefit levels, including platinum, gold, silver, and bronze plans with varying actuarial values. The bill also authorizes the department to contract with additional types of providers and entities to offer products and services as part of the state group insurance program, and establishes requirements for a price transparency program and an independent benefits consultant. For the 2018 plan year, the bill requires the department to determine and recommend premium rates for enrollees that reflect the actual cost differences between plan options.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7022 (Ch. 2017-88) (on 05/05/2017)

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