2017 Senate Bill 43 / Public Act 55

Revise government employee health insurance detail

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To revise a law that lets local governments offer employee benefits by means of a “pooled plan” with other government employers. The bill would essentially reduce the insurance reserves these plans must keep on hand to pay claims, and also repeal a provision that allows the reserve requirement to be met with a letter of credit.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 21, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 23, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 23, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

May 18, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 31, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To revise a law that lets local governments offer employee benefits by means of a “pooled plan” with other government employers. The bill would essentially reduce the insurance reserves these plans must keep on hand to pay claims, and also repeal a provision that allows the reserve requirement to be met with a letter of credit.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 15, 2017