HB211 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

State Employee's Health Insurance Plan, employees of Volunteers of America authorized to elect to participate in, Sec. 36-29-14 am'd.

Summary

HB 211 would allow Volunteers of America employees to enroll in Alabama's state health insurance plan through the State Employees' Insurance Board.

What This Bill Does

It adds Volunteers of America to the list of entities whose employees may elect to participate in the state health insurance program. Participation is optional for the State Employees' Insurance Board, and eligible employees would receive coverage and benefits as designated by the board, with the employer potentially paying part of the costs. The bill also outlines how premiums are paid and the rules if the employer withdraws from the program, including timing, liability for claims, interest on late payments, and related restrictions on benefits administration if withdrawal occurs.

Who It Affects

• Volunteers of America employees in Alabama would become eligible to elect to participate in the state health insurance plan.
• Volunteers of America as an employer would participate in the SEIB framework, may contribute to insurance costs, and must follow the specified withdrawal and premium remittance rules if it opts out.

Key Provisions

• Adds Volunteers of America to the entities eligible to have their officers, members, employees, and retirees covered under the State Employees' Insurance Board without liability to the state.
• Specifies that acceptance into the plan is optional for the SEIB, that covered individuals receive benefits as designated by the SEIB, allows employer cost-sharing, requires premium remittance by the employer, and sets withdrawal procedures including notice, claim payment responsibility, interest on late payments, and a two-year restriction on benefits administration by LGHIP providers after withdrawal.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health Insurance