RETIREE HEALTH CARE

House Bill 5545

Sponsor:  Rep. Mark Meadows

House Bill 5546

Sponsor:  Rep. Brian Calley

Committee:  Retiree Health Care Reforms

Complete to 12-12-07

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5545 AS INTRODUCED 12-6-07

The bills would specify that, as of July 1, 2008, the Office of Retirement Services in the Department of Management and Budget would be responsible for selecting, authorizing, and administering group retiree health insurance plans (hospitalization and medical coverage) and dental and vision plans. 

House Bill 5545 would amend the State Employees' Retirement Act (MCL 38.20d).  House Bill 5546 would amend the Judges Retirement Act (MCL 38.2205).

Administering the health benefits program for the Judges Retirement System and the State Employees Retirement System has been a responsibility of the Department of Civil Service.  (Executive Order 2007-30 abolished the Department of Civil Service; transferred its authority, powers, duties, and functions to the Civil Service Commission, which became an autonomous entity within DMB; and the duties and responsibilities of the director of the department were transferred to the State Personnel Director.)

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bills do not appear to have fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Al Valenzio

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.