SB42 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

United Ways of Alabama, authorized to participate in state health insurance coverage, Sec. 36-29-14 am'd.

Summary

SB42 would allow United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways to participate in the State Employees' Insurance Board health insurance program for their employees and retirees.

What This Bill Does

It extends eligibility to United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways for state health insurance coverage. Participation would be optional for the State Employees' Insurance Board to accept, and eligible staff and retirees (and their dependents) would receive SEIB coverage. Employers may pay part of the premium, and they must remit premiums to SEIB; there are specific withdrawal rules and penalties if an entity leaves the program.

Who It Affects

• United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways would have the option to elect and participate in SEIB health insurance coverage for their officers, employees, members, and retirees.
• Employers of participating entities (and their covered staff) would handle premium payments, reporting to SEIB, and would face withdrawal procedures and penalties if they choose to exit.

Key Provisions

• United Ways of Alabama and its member United Ways are added to the list of agencies that may elect to participate in the State Employees' Insurance Board health coverage with no liability to the state.
• Acceptance of employees, officers, members, and retirees into SEIB coverage is optional for the employer and SEIB, with coverage and benefits as designated by SEIB; costs may be partially paid by the employer.

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Subjects

United Ways of Alabama