This bill amends the contribution percentages for state employee health benefits and the group insurance contributions for school districts, charter schools, and participating entities in the Public School Insurance Authority. It establishes new contribution rates for state employees, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing structure by removing previous contribution percentages and replacing them with a uniform requirement that all state departments and institutions contribute up to eighty percent of the cost of insurance for employees earning less than $50,000, with similar adjustments for higher salary brackets.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that school districts, charter schools, and participating entities may also contribute up to one hundred percent of the cost of insurance for all employees. The legislation aims to streamline the insurance contribution process and ensure that employees have access to affordable health benefits. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 10-7-4, 22-29-10