An Act To Allow the Spouse of a Retired Public Employee a Second Chance To Be Enrolled under the Retiree's Insurance Plan
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §285, sub-§3-B, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 641, §1, is amended to read:
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §285, sub-§3-B, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 641, §1, is amended to read:
(1) At the time of retirement, the retiree designated in writing the name of the spouse and dependent or dependents to be enrolled at a future date; and
(2) The spouse and dependent or dependents can demonstrate coverage for at least 18 months immediately prior to enrollment under another health insurance plan or can demonstrate that health insurance coverage for that person pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 under a prior plan has been exhausted . ; or
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §285, sub-§3-B, ¶C is enacted to read:
summary
This bill allows a retiree covered by the state group health insurance plan to enroll a spouse for coverage under that plan if the spouse changes jobs or retires.