SB87 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers, member Children's Advocacy Centers, state employees health insurance program, participate in, Act 2012-234, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 36-29-14 am'd.

Summary

SB87 would allow the Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers and its member centers to elect to participate in the State Employees' Insurance Board health insurance program.

What This Bill Does

It adds the Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers and its member centers to the list of entities that can choose to have their staff enrolled in the State Employees' Insurance Board health coverage. Participation is optional for these entities, and if they participate, eligible employees and retirees would receive SEIB benefits. Costs may be paid by the employer, and existing withdrawal rules and administrative provisions would apply.

Who It Affects

• The Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers and its member Children's Advocacy Centers — eligible to elect SEIB coverage for their officers, members, employees, and retirees.
• State Employees' Insurance Board and the employers that would participate in SEIB coverage on behalf of these entities (including premium payments and withdrawal rules).

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 36-29-14 to allow the Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers and its member Centers to elect health insurance coverage under the State Employees' Insurance Board without liability to the state.
• Participation is optional for these entities; covered individuals receive benefits as designated by SEIB.
• Employers may pay all or part of the insurance costs for eligible employees, officers, members, and retirees and must remit premiums to SEIB with required information.
• An employer may withdraw from SEIB coverage by a governing body resolution filed six months before the withdrawal date; the withdrawing entity remains liable for claims incurred before withdrawal, plus interest on overdue amounts; withdrawal also triggers a two-year restriction on benefits from related Local Government Health Insurance Program providers.
• SEIB will publish necessary rules/regulations and may hire actuarial and other services as needed; costs related to administration are set by the board.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers, Inc.