HB 3534

Abstract

Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. In a provision concerning health benefits for TRS benefit recipients and TRS dependent beneficiaries, provides that the State may not change the benefits provided, retired member contributions required, or healthcare providers authorized or prohibited unless (i) the Teacher Retirement Insurance Program Committee has formally met to review that change at least 30 days before its implementation or (ii) the Director of Healthcare and Family Services declares in writing that an emergency change must be made and forwards, as soon as practical, a copy of that declaration to the Committee along with a written explanation specifying why the emergency change was needed. Specifies that if the Director makes an emergency declaration, then the Committee shall be convened to review the emergency changes within 30 days after receiving the declaration. Effective immediately.