SB436 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Harri Anne Smith

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

SB436 allows United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways to participate in Alabama's state health insurance program through the State Employees' Insurance Board.

What This Bill Does

It adds United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways to the entities that may elect to join the state health insurance plan. If they opt in, their officers, employees, members, retirees, and dependents can receive coverage under the State Employees' Insurance Board (SEIB) plan, with premiums possibly paid by the employer. It also sets rules for how a participating employer can enroll and, if needed, withdraw, and requires SEIB to administer the program and set related rules and services.

Who It Affects

• United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways (become eligible employers and coverage recipients under SEIB)
• State Employees' Insurance Board and participating employers (handle enrollment, premium payments, and withdrawal processes)
• Employees, officers, members, retirees, and their dependents who are eligible for SEIB health coverage

Key Provisions

• Adds United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways to the list of entities eligible to participate in SEIB health insurance coverage
• Participation is optional for the entity; eligible employees and dependents receive coverage and benefits as designated by SEIB; employer may pay part of the premium
• Employer must remit premiums to SEIB and provide necessary information; withdrawal requires a governing body resolution and certified mail notice at least six months before withdrawal date; the withdrawing entity remains responsible for prior claims and may incur interest on late payments
• Organizations under the Local Government Health Insurance Program cannot provide benefits to a withdrawing entity for two years after withdrawal
• SEIB may promulgate rules and engage actuarial and other services as needed to administer the program; act becomes effective immediately after governor's approval

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Subjects

United Ways of Alabama