This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding the Public Safety Cancer Insurance Program (CIP). It allows individuals who did not receive covered CIP benefits to elect to continue their coverage after retirement by paying the premium determined by the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Board. The bill specifies that the PSPRS Board must calculate the premium based on the costs associated with those who elect to continue coverage, excluding those who received benefits before retirement or were diagnosed with cancer after retirement. Additionally, it mandates that the annual premium payment be deducted from the retiree's pension and allows for a 180-day period to discontinue coverage and request a refund.

Furthermore, the bill permanently extends the requirement for state and political subdivisions to offer a supplemental benefit plan for public safety employees with duty-related injuries, which was set to expire on October 1, 2025. It also repeals previous laws that established certain provisions related to the CIP, ensuring that the updated regulations are in effect from January 1, 2026, and that the PSPRS Administrator collaborates with relevant committees to recommend necessary updates to the CIP plan documents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-644
House Engrossed Version: 38-644
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-644
Chaptered Version: 38-644