The resolution establishes the State Employee and Education Employee Health Insurance Joint Interim Study Commission in Alabama, aimed at reviewing and evaluating the health insurance benefits provided to state employees, education personnel, and teachers. The commission will assess whether these benefits are competitive with those offered in surrounding states and the private sector, and explore potential cost savings and efficiencies that could arise from consolidating the administrative functions of the existing health insurance plans, which are currently managed by separate boards.
The commission will consist of various appointed members, including representatives from the State Employees' Insurance Board, the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Board, and legislative leaders, ensuring a diverse representation reflective of the state's demographics. The commission is tasked with conducting a thorough analysis of the current health insurance plans, comparing them to those in similar states, and examining the fiscal implications of any proposed changes. It is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2025, after which it will be dissolved.