Senate Bill No. 1384 proposes to expand eligibility for health insurance coverage under the state employee plan to certain members of the boards of directors of quasi-public agencies. Specifically, the bill allows board members whose nominations are confirmed by both houses of the General Assembly and who are not otherwise eligible for the plan to elect to participate. These members will be required to pay the same percentage of the premium as state employees, while their respective quasi-public agencies will reimburse the state for the remaining premium costs and any additional expenses incurred due to their participation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

The fiscal impact of this bill is projected to be neutral, with estimated annual costs for health plan premiums being less than $100,000 starting in FY 26. This cost will be offset by an equal revenue gain from the reimbursements made by the quasi-public agencies. The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new provisions regarding the eligibility and reimbursement process for board members of quasi-public agencies.