Finally, it provides for non-active employees to continue their LTC insurance. This section currently allows legislators and elected officials who cease to hold elective office to continue their medical coverage. New language allows them to continue LTC insurance coverage, as well. New language adds LTC insurance coverage to this eligibility and includes a provision for additional relatives of eligible employees, as defined by rule. This section currently provides that employees who are no longer employed by the state will no longer be covered by the plan.
Current exceptions exist for retirees and former employees entitled to retirement benefits.
New language adds an exception for those employees or relatives who elect to take LTC insurance coverage. This new section requires the Board to annually evaluate and report the General Assembly the progress of its contracts with LTC insurance companies and the coverage of employees. The Board must also educate employees about LTC insurance coverage options.