The bill amends the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act (2011 PA 152) by updating the definitions and roles of various officials and entities involved in the administration of health insurance contributions for public employees in Michigan. Notably, it specifies the "designated state official" for different branches of government, including the state court administrator for the judicial branch and the secretary of the senate for senate employees. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "local unit of government" to include cities, villages, townships, counties, and various authorities, thereby broadening the scope of entities covered under the act.

Furthermore, the bill revises the definitions of "medical benefit plan" and "public employer," expanding the categories of public employers to include local governments, school districts, and institutions of higher education. It also updates the language regarding medical benefit plan costs, specifying what is included and excluded from these costs, such as assessments levied under specific acts and commissions paid to insurance agents. The amendments aim to enhance clarity and ensure that the definitions align with current practices and regulations in the administration of health insurance for public employees.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 15.562