TITLE: Relating to requiring certain state retirees from the elected class to contribute toward the cost of health insurance.

SUMMARY: Relating to requiring certain state retirees from the elected class to contribute toward the cost of health insurance.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to requiring certain state retirees from the elected class to contribute toward the cost of health insurance. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter G, Chapter 1551, Insurance Code, is amended by adding Section 1551.325 to read as follows: Sec. 1551.325. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN ANNUITANTS. Notwithstanding any other law, an annuitant eligible to participate under section 814.102, Government Code, is required to pay 15% of the total cost attributable to that individual and the dependents of that individual. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.