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LD 467

An Act To Require The State To Pay Medicare Part B Premiums For Certain Retired State Employees

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rick Bennett and 6 co-sponsors

LD 467 - An Act To Require The State To Pay Medicare Part B Premiums For Certain Retired State Employees OverviewBill Number: LD 467 Title: An Act To Require The State To Pay Medi

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 467

LD 467 - An Act To Require The State To Pay Medicare Part B Premiums For Certain Retired State Employees

Overview

Bill Number: LD 467
Title: An Act To Require The State To Pay Medicare Part B Premiums For Certain Retired State Employees
Status: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
Introduced: February 11, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of LD 467 is to require the state of Maine to pay the Medicare Part B premiums for certain retired state employees. This bill aims to provide financial relief and improve healthcare coverage for a specific group of retirees who have dedicated their careers to public service.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the state to pay the Medicare Part B premiums for retired state employees who:
    • Have at least 10 years of creditable service with the state
    • Are eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B
    • Are not eligible for full employer-sponsored health insurance coverage
  • Specifies that the state's payment of Medicare Part B premiums will begin on the date the retiree becomes eligible for Medicare
  • Directs the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) to administer the program and make payments directly to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • This bill would directly benefit retired state employees who meet the eligibility criteria, by reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs and improving their access to Medicare coverage.
  • The state government would be responsible for funding the Medicare Part B premium payments, which could result in increased expenditures for the state budget.
  • MainePERS would be tasked with administering the program and coordinating the premium payments, which may require additional resources and staffing.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

LD 467 was introduced in the 131st Maine Legislature and has been carried over to the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to a joint order. This means the bill will be considered during the next regular or special session of the 132nd Legislature, without the need for re-introduction.

The bill is currently in the same posture as it was at the end of the 131st Legislature, which means it has not yet been voted on or enacted. The next steps would be for the bill to be scheduled for a public hearing and work session in a legislative committee, followed by potential floor votes in the Maine House and Senate.

If the bill is ultimately enacted, the state would be required to begin paying the Medicare Part B premiums for eligible retired state employees, likely starting on

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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