2017 SB 456 and 2017 AB 548 – Health Insurance for Wrongfully ImprisonedBill(s)

Bill(s)

2017 SB 456 and 2017 AB 548 permit individuals who receive compensation from the state for wrongful imprisonment to elect, for up to five years, health care coverage under plans offered by the Group Insurance Board to state employees beginning on January 1, 2019. Under the bill, these individuals would be required to pay the same health insurance premium amounts that state employees are required to pay, with the balance of the premiums cost paid by the state.

Sponsors

2017 SB 456 was introduced by Sen. Wanggaard and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. 2017 AB 548 was introduced by Rep. Kooyenga and referred to the  Assembly Committee on State Affairs.

Status

On December 20, 2017, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs held a public hearing. On January 3, 2018, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Assembly Substitute Amendment 1.

Other

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