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 benefit plans. Notably, it introduces the phrase "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT" at the beginning of the legal text. The definition of "designated state official" is expanded to include specific officials for various branches of state government, such as the state court administrator for the judicial branch and the secretary of the senate for senate employees. Additionally, the term "local unit of government" is redefined to include various entities such as cities, townships, and specific authorities, thereby broadening the scope of what constitutes a local government.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definitions of "medical benefit plan" and "public employer" to provide more clarity on the types of plans and entities involved. It specifies that a medical benefit plan does not cover benefits for individuals retired from a public employer, and it updates the language regarding payments made by public employers for medical benefit plans. The bill also replaces certain outdated references to the federal internal revenue code and other acts, ensuring that the language aligns with current legal standards. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the clarity and applicability of the law regarding publicly funded health insurance contributions in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 15.562