House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes to enact R.S. 16:117, which establishes provisions for group health insurance coverage for eligible retired employees of the district attorney's office of the Third Judicial District. The bill mandates that the district attorney's office pay the full premium costs of health insurance for retirees who have served at least 24 years in a full-time capacity, regardless of their age at retirement. Additionally, once these retirees become eligible for Medicare, they are required to secure Medicare and pursue a supplemental plan, with the district attorney's office continuing to cover their health insurance premiums or the premiums for the supplemental plan that is comparable to their previous coverage.

The bill also defines "years of full-time service" as the number of creditable service years in the District Attorneys' Retirement System, specifically for those who served as assistant district attorneys or elected district attorneys. Importantly, the provisions of this act will only apply to those who retire on or after the effective date of the law, ensuring that it does not retroactively affect current retirees.