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HSB 112
Overview: HSB 112 - Continuation of health insurance for surviving spouses and children of state employeesPurpose and Intent: This bill aims to provide continued health insurance c
Overview: HSB 112 - Continuation of health insurance for surviving spouses and children of state employees
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to provide continued health insurance coverage for the surviving spouse and children of state employees who pass away while employed. The goal is to ensure these dependents have access to necessary healthcare during a difficult time.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the state to continue providing health insurance coverage for the surviving spouse and each surviving child of a state employee who dies while employed
- Coverage would continue until the spouse remarries or becomes eligible for other group health insurance, and for children until they reach age 26
- The state would pay the full premium cost for this continued coverage
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Surviving spouses and children of deceased state employees, who would be able to maintain their health insurance without interruption
- The state of Iowa, which would incur the cost of providing this continued coverage
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been approved by committee and renumbered as HF 913, indicating it has progressed in the legislative process. If passed, the provisions would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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