This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 352.98, subdivision 3, to authorize county commissioners to participate in the health care savings plan. The new language specifies that contributions to the plan for county commissioners must be offset by a reduction in their compensation for the duration of their term. Additionally, county commissioners are required to inform the county of the amount or percentage of their pay to be contributed within 30 days of the start of their term.

The bill also clarifies the structure of contributions for other public employees, stating that these must be defined in personnel policies or collective bargaining agreements. It maintains provisions for reimbursement of eligible health-related expenses for participants and their dependents after termination from public employment. Furthermore, it emphasizes that the state is not authorized to incur new funding obligations for retiree health care costs. The changes are set to take effect the day following enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 352.98