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SB155

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AN ACT relating to state employee health insurance.

Amend KRS 18A.225 to exclude from the definition of "employee" any employer pursuant to KRS 61.522 that ceases participation in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System by June 30, 2021, once they cease participation in the state employee health insurance plan they may not participate in the future; require minimal participation duration for all benefits administered by the Personnel Cabinet pursuant to KRS 18A.225 to 18A.2287; require health insurance coverage for state employees to provide minimum…

Introduced: February 13, 2025

Last action: February 18, 2025

To Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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This bill makes several changes to how health insurance is managed for Kentucky state employees. It sets new coverage standards, adjusts who qualifies to participate in the state health insurance plan, updates the makeup of the board that oversees the program, and adds health savings accounts as an option for employees who waive coverage. Who it may affect: Kentucky state employees and the public employers and agencies that participate in the state employee health insurance program.

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Legislative History

Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
To Appropriations & Revenue (S)

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Portrait of Mike Nemes
Mike Nemes

Senator · Senate District 38

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Mike.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
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