H.B. 177

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PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' HEALTH CARE
2 2010 GENERAL SESSION
3 STATE OF UTAH
4 Chief Sponsor: David Litvack
5 Senate Sponsor: ____________
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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies health insurance coverage for state employees.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 . defines the term "adult designee"; and
13 . extends health insurance coverage for state employees to include an adult designee.
14 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
15 None
16 Other Special Clauses:
17 None
18 Utah Code Sections Affected:
19 AMENDS:
20 49-20-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 130
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22 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
23 Section 1. Section 49-20-201 is amended to read:
24 49-20-201. Program participation -- Eligibility -- Optional for certain groups.
25 (1) As used in this section, "adult designee" means an individual who is not the spouse
26 of a state employee and:
27 (a) has resided in the same domicile with the state employee for at least the past 12

28 consecutive months and intends to remain so for a period of time;
29 (b) is at least 18 years of age; and
30 (c) is directly dependent upon, or interdependent with, the employee, sharing a
31 common financial obligation such as:
32 (i) a joint loan obligation, mortgage, lease, or joint ownership of a vehicle;
33 (ii) a life insurance policy, retirement benefits account, or will of the individual that
34 designates the state employee as a beneficiary or executor;
35 (iii) a mutually granted power of attorney for purposes of health care or financial
36 management; or
37 (iv) a joint bank or credit account.
38 [(1)] (2) (a) The state shall participate in the program on behalf of its employees[.] and
39 their eligible dependents, including an adult designee.
40 (b) Other employers, including political subdivisions and educational institutions, are
41 eligible, but are not required, to participate in the program on behalf of their employees.
42 [(2)] (3) (a) The Department of Health may participate in the program for the purpose
43 of providing health and dental benefits to children enrolled in the Utah Children's Health
44 Insurance Program created in Title 26, Chapter 40, Utah Children's Health Insurance Act, if the
45 provisions in Subsection 26-40-110 (4) occur.
46 (b) If the Department of Health participates in the program under the provisions of this
47 Subsection [(2)] (3), all insurance risk associated with the Children's Health Insurance Program
48 shall be the responsibility of the Department of Health and not the program or the office.
49 [(3)] (4) A covered individual shall be eligible for coverage after termination of
50 employment under rules adopted by the board.
51 [(4)] (5) Only the following are eligible for Medicare supplement coverage under this
52 chapter upon becoming eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B coverage:
53 (a) retirees;
54 (b) members;
55 (c) participants;
56 (d) employees who have medical employee benefit plan coverage at the time of their
57 retirement; and
58 (e) current spouses of those who are eligible under Subsections [(4)] (5)(a) through (d).

Legislative Review Note
as of 2-4-10 11:36 AM

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