HB24 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul W. LeeRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: United Ways of Alabama, authorized to participate in state health insurance coverage, Sec. 36-29-14 am'd.
Summary: The bill would let United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways participate in the state health insurance coverage through the State Employees' Insurance Board.
What This Bill Does
It adds United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways to the list of entities eligible to elect participation in the state health insurance plan. Participation would be optional and the coverage terms would be set by the State Employees' Insurance Board. It also sets how premiums are paid, how withdrawals are handled (including notice and liability for prior claims), and requires the SEIB to adopt rules and obtain actuarial services as needed.

Who It Affects
United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways — would become eligible to elect participation in the state health insurance coverage for their employees, officers, members, and retirees.
Employers that participate in the plan (such as state and local government entities listed in the bill) and their employees — would be responsible for premium payments, information sharing with the SEIB, and would face withdrawal consequences if they choose to leave the program (including claims handling and potential non-coverage by LGHIP for two years).

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Amends Section 36-29-14 to include United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways among entities eligible to elect health insurance coverage under the State Employees' Insurance Board.
Provision 2: Participation is optional; the State Employees' Insurance Board will designate coverage and benefits, with costs shared as determined by the Board.
Provision 3: Requires employers to remit premiums for employee and dependent coverage and to provide necessary information to the Board.
Provision 4: Establishes withdrawal rules: six months' written notice, responsibility for claims incurred before withdrawal but not yet paid, interest on overdue amounts, and a prohibition on LGHIP coverage for withdrawers for two years after withdrawal.
Provision 5: The Board will promulgate rules, adopt necessary regulations, and obtain actuarial and other services to administer the program.

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Subjects: United Ways of Alabama