The bill amends the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act (2011 PA 152) by updating definitions and clarifying terms related to public employers and health insurance contributions. Notably, it introduces a new definition for "designated state official" to specify who is responsible for elections affecting various branches of state government, including the judicial, legislative, and executive branches. Additionally, the bill revises the definition of "local unit of government" to include various types of authorities and municipal systems, thereby broadening the scope of entities considered under this law.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definitions of "medical benefit plan" and "public employer" to provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes medical benefits and the entities responsible for providing them. It specifies that medical benefit plans do not include benefits for retired individuals and clarifies the costs associated with medical benefit plans. The amendments also update references to the Internal Revenue Code and other relevant laws, ensuring that the language aligns with current legal standards. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the clarity and applicability of the law regarding health insurance contributions for public employees in Michigan.

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Senate Introduced Bill: 15.562