Bill
SB 6139
Overview: SB 6139 - Changing the health insurance subsidy rate for retired state employees and retired or disabled school employees.Status: First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Overview: SB 6139 - Changing the health insurance subsidy rate for retired state employees and retired or disabled school employees.
Status: First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Introduced: January 10, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to adjust the health insurance subsidy rate for retired state employees and retired or disabled school employees. The goal is to ensure these individuals have access to affordable health coverage.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the maximum monthly health insurance subsidy for retired state employees from $183 to $250
- Increases the maximum monthly health insurance subsidy for retired or disabled school employees from $183 to $250
- Requires the Health Care Authority to annually adjust the subsidy amounts based on changes in health care costs
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Retired state employees and retired or disabled school employees who rely on the health insurance subsidy
- Potential cost increase for the state and school districts to fund the higher subsidy rates
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently in the first reading stage and has been referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee for further consideration.
- If passed, the changes would take effect on the effective date of the legislation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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