2018 House Bill 6531

Eliminate public sector employee insurance “hard cap” option

Introduced in the House

Nov. 27, 2018

Introduced by Rep. James Lower (R-70)

To eliminate a so-called “hard cap” alternative in a law that requires school employees to pay at least 20 percent of the cost of health insurance. The “hard cap” instead caps the cost of policies that can be given for single, married or family insurance coverage.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.