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LA Rev Stat § 42:804 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§804. §804. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 676, §2.

RS 804 - §804. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 676, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 42:805 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§805. Collection and deposit of contributions

RS 805 - Collection and deposit of contributions  A. The office shall be responsible for preparing and transmitting to each employer agency a monthly invoice premium statement delineating the participating employees of that agency, the class of coverage, total amount of employer and employee contributions due to the office, and such other items as are deemed necessary by the office.  B. It shall be the responsibility of the employer agency to reconcile the monthly invoice premium statement, collect the employee contribution by payroll deduction or otherwise, and remit the reconciled monthly invoice premium statement and both the employer and employee contributions to the office within thirty days after receipt of the monthly premium invoice statement.  C. If any employer agency fails to remit both the employer and employee contributions to the board within thirty days after receipt of the monthly invoice premium statement from the office, the state treasurer shall, at the request of the office, withhold from state funds due the agency the full amount of the delinquent employer and employee contributions and remit this amount directly to the office.  D.(1) Except as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, employer and employee contributions for the payment of premiums for group benefits for state employees contracted for under the provisions of this Chapter shall be deposited directly with the office or its designated third-party administrator. The office shall pay all monies for such benefits as they become due and payable.  (2) The provisions of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection shall not apply to either of the following:  (a) Any individual Medicare marketplace health reimbursement arrangement contracted by the office for Medicare-eligible enrollees.  (b) Health plans administered by Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.  Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2018, No. 676, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 42:806 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§806. Claims

RS 806 - Claims The office shall be responsible for the processing of all claims under policies for group benefits for state employees contracted for under the provisions of this Chapter. The office shall be responsible for the disbursement of all payments of such claims to program participants. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 42:807 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§807. Retroactive cancellation of coverage

RS 807 - Retroactive cancellation of coverage  A. The office is authorized to retroactively cancel coverage in programs offered through the office in the following instances:  (1) To the extent the cancellation of coverage is attributable to a failure of the enrollee to timely pay required premiums or contributions toward the cost of coverage.  (2) The cancellation of coverage is initiated by the enrollee or dependent.  B. When the office retroactively cancels coverage pursuant to this Section, the enrollee shall be liable to the office for all benefits paid by the office on behalf of the enrollee and dependents after the effective date of rescission or cancellation of coverage.  Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2018, No. 676, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 42:809 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§809. Payroll deductions for payment of premiums, surcharges, and other voluntary contributions

RS 809 - Payroll deductions for payment of premiums, surcharges, and other voluntary contributions  State boards, commissions, municipalities, and other public bodies may deduct from the employee's pay, salary, or compensation, such parts of the premiums, surcharges, and other voluntary contributions for life, health, or other benefit programs offered by the office as are payable by the employee and as may be authorized in writing by the employee.  Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2018, No. 676, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 42:810 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§810. Audit of program accounts

RS 810 - Audit of program accounts The office shall have the accounts of the program audited annually by the legislative auditor or a certified public accountant as described by R.S. 24:513 and shall furnish, as of the end of each fiscal year, a report showing a statement of revenue and expenditures for the preceding year, and a balance sheet showing the financial condition of the program at the end of the fiscal year. It shall also publish a synopsis of the report. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 42:811 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§811. Termination provisions

RS 811 - Termination provisions A. No state agency, local school board, political subdivision, or other entity participating in programs offered through the Office of Group Benefits shall terminate participation in those programs, unless each of the following conditions is met: (1) The head of the agency has notified the employees of the proposed termination. (2) The head of the agency has informed the employees regarding these statutory provisions covering termination and re-enrollment. (3) A majority of the employees of the agency approve in writing such termination within fifteen days of the notification of the proposed termination. (4) The head of the agency has provided written notice of intent to withdraw to the office at least thirty days prior to the anniversary date of the agency joining the program. B. Any agency which withdraws from a program offered by the office must pay, in advance, an actuarially determined pro rata share of any accrued liabilities of the program. The actuarial consultant serving the program shall determine the share of liabilities due. Any agency which does not remit the entire share of actuarially determined liabilities shall not be allowed to terminate participation in the program. C.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no state agency, local school board, political subdivision, or other entity which terminates participation in the programs and procures a private contract of health and life insurance for its employees pursuant to this Section shall, upon termination of the private contract and re-enrollment in the programs, use monies appropriated by the legislature for payment of the state or employer's portion of any premium due the program. (2) The total amount of the premium due by the employee of such agency to the office shall be deducted from the salary of the employee. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 42:852 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§852. Coverage for optometric services

RS 852 - Coverage for optometric services Notwithstanding any provision of law or any rule or regulation to the contrary, the Office of Group Benefits shall provide its eligible benefits, as defined by the program, for visual services which are rendered within the lawful scope of practice of a duly licensed optometrist as defined in R.S. 37:1041. There shall be no discrimination in the payment of benefits allowed for such visual services, whether performed by an optometrist or physician, in instances where the services performed are within the lawful scope of practice of both professions. The coverage required under this Section shall not apply to payment for routine eye examinations, glasses, contact lenses, or office visits wherein the optometrist refers the patient to an ophthalmologist. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 42:853 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§853. Coverage for chiropractic services

RS 853 - Coverage for chiropractic services Notwithstanding any provision of law or any rule or regulation to the contrary, the Office of Group Benefits shall provide its eligible benefits as defined by the program for services which are rendered within the lawful scope of practice of a duly licensed chiropractor as defined in R.S. 37:2801. There shall be no discrimination in the payment of benefits allowed for such services whether performed by a chiropractor or physician in instances where the services performed are within the lawful scope of practice of both professions. Terminology in such a policy, contract, or plan considered discriminatory against any such person or method of practice shall be void. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 42:854 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§854. Office of Group Benefits; use of monies

RS 854 - Office of Group Benefits; use of monies  A. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 676, §2.  B. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 676, §2.  C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any money received by or under the control of the Office of Group Benefits shall not be used, loaned, or borrowed by the state for cash flow purposes or any other purpose inconsistent with the purposes of or the proper administration of the Office of Group Benefits.  Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2018, No. 676, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 42:855 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§855. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 676, §2.

RS 855 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 676, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 42:856 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§856. Optional coverage for rehabilitative physical therapy, speech and language pathology therapy, and occupational therapy

RS 856 - Optional coverage for rehabilitative physical therapy, speech and language pathology therapy, and occupational therapy A. Notwithstanding any provision of law or any rule or regulation to the contrary, the Office of Group Benefits may, at the option of the chief executive officer or the commissioner of administration, offer covered benefits for rehabilitative treatment and services in physical therapy, speech and language pathology therapy, and occupational therapy. B. These benefits shall be payable when the treatment or services are rendered by a licensed speech pathologist or licensed audiologist in the case of speech or language therapy, or by a licensed physical therapist in the case of physical therapy, or when the rehabilitative treatment or services are rendered by a physician licensed in this state, or when such treatment or services are rendered by a licensed occupational therapist or by a licensed chiropractor. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 42:857 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§857. Authorization for surcharge

RS 857 - Authorization for surcharge  A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule or regulation to the contrary, the Office of Group Benefits may impose a surcharge, payable by the participant employer or an enrollee, regardless of the source of funding, upon any class of employees or retirees.  B.(1) In the event the participant employer does not pay the surcharge by the date it is due, the office shall remove that participant employer and all of its employees and retirees from participation in the Office of Group Benefits programs, effective on the last day of the month in which the surcharge was due.  (2) This Subsection shall apply to local school boards only in the event that funds are appropriated by the legislature for the payment of the surcharge applicable to the local school boards.  C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule or regulation to the contrary, in the event an enrollee does not pay an enrollee surcharge or portion of surcharge by the date it is due, the office shall remove that enrollee and his dependents from participation in the program for which the surcharge was applicable, effective on the last day of the month in which the surcharge was due.  Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2018, No. 676, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 42:858 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§858. Contracts to be subject to other laws concerning group insurance

RS 858 - Contracts to be subject to other laws concerning group insurance All group insurance contracts effected pursuant hereto shall conform and be subject to all the provisions of any existing or future laws concerning group insurance. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 42:859 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§859. Refund of expenditures ineligible for reimbursement

RS 859 - Refund of expenditures ineligible for reimbursement A. Notwithstanding any provision of law or any rule or regulation to the contrary, no refund shall be required from a plan member or health care provider on a paid claim determined by audit or review to be ineligible under the following circumstances: (1) For claims paid after June 30, 1999, and before July 1, 2002, if a period of more than twenty-four months has elapsed since the date of payment of such claim. (2) For claims paid on or after July 1, 2002, if a period of more than eighteen months has elapsed since the date of payment of such claim. B. The provisions of this Section shall apply to claims paid on or after July 1, 1999. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to refunds collected pursuant to Part II of Chapter 7 of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2008, No. 415, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 42:871 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§871. Group retirement plans

RS 871 - Group retirement plans Any agency or department of the state of Louisiana and each of its political, governmental, and administrative subdivisions are authorized to adopt group plans which allow the purchase of annuities, life insurance, or mutual funds which qualify for deferred federal taxation benefits as provided in Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The employees' contributions for making such purchases may be deducted by the employer from the employees' salaries when authorized in writing by the respective persons so to do; provided that the state of Louisiana shall make no contribution toward such purchases. All such group plans must be procured through insurance companies authorized to do business within this state. Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 42:881 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§881. Establishment of the Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board

RS 881 - Establishment of the Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board  A. There is hereby established the Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board within the Office of Group Benefits. The board shall review and recommend life and health benefit programs offered to eligible employees, including the proposed rate structure which will support the life and health benefit plan. At least annually, the chief executive officer shall submit any proposed changes to the rate structure and the associated life and health benefits programs to the board to review and recommend prior to the final adoption of the plan. The plan submitted by the chief executive officer shall include an estimate of the costs and an estimated rate structure for a three-year period. The board shall submit a written report to the commissioner of administration, the chief executive officer of the Office of Group Benefits, and the appropriate legislative oversight committees, including any comments and recommendations regarding modifications to such proposed benefit plans and the associated rates.  B. The Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board shall use any official information provided by the Group Benefits Estimating Conference as may be necessary in the review of benefits plans and proposed rate structures required by this Section.  Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2015, No. 146, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2016; Acts 2018, No. 603, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 42:883 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§883. Officers; oath; meetings; quorum; minutes; reports; compensation

RS 883 - Officers; oath; meetings; quorum; minutes; reports; compensation  A.(1) At the first meeting held in each fiscal year the board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman until a new chairman is elected. At the same meeting, the board shall elect from its members a vice chairman to preside at meetings in the absence of the chairman and a secretary who shall be responsible for keeping the records and documents of the board.  (2) In the event of a vacancy in the office of chairman, vice chairman, or secretary, the board shall elect a member to serve in such capacity until the first meeting in the following fiscal year.  B. Each member of the board, within ten days after his election or appointment, shall take the constitutional oath of office.  C. Regular meetings of the board shall be held as called by the chairman at the time and place determined by the board; however, the chairman or a majority of the board, upon giving notice to each member, may call special meetings or cancel regular meetings. Meetings of the board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, unless the board prescribes a different procedure. All meetings and hearings of the board shall be open to the public.  D. Six members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the approval of a number equal to a majority of the voting membership of the board shall be necessary for any action taken by the board.  E. The secretary of the board shall keep records and minutes of the board's business and official actions. The minutes of the proceedings of the board shall be prepared and maintained by the secretary on behalf of and subject to the approval of the board.  F. Members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed, in accordance with the official state travel regulations, for all necessary expenses incurred through service on the board.  Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2017, No. 316, §1; Acts 2018, No. 676, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 42:1001 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§1001. Declaration of policy

RS 1001 - Declaration of policy In order to extend to employees of the state and its political subdivisions, and of the instrumentalities of either, and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance, and health insurance coverage embodied in the Social Security Act, it is hereby declared to be the policy of this state, subject to the limitations of this Chapter, that such steps be taken, and they are hereby expressly authorized, as to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions and of the instrumentalities of either on as broad a basis as is permitted under applicable federal law. It is also the policy of this state that the protection afforded employees in positions covered by a retirement system on the date an agreement under this Chapter is made applicable to service performed in such positions, or receiving periodic benefits under such retirement system at such time, will not be impaired as a result of making the agreement so applicable or as a result of legislative enactment in anticipation thereof. Acts 1952, No. 204, §1. Amended by Acts 1955, No. 36, §1; Acts 2004, No. 280, §1, eff. July 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 42:1004 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§1004. Contributions by state employees

RS 1004 - Contributions by state employees A. Every employee of the state whose services are covered by an agreement entered into under R.S. 42:1003 shall be required to pay for the period of such coverage, contributions with respect to wages (as defined in R.S. 42:1002), equal to the amount of the employee tax which would be imposed by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act1 if such services constituted employment within the meaning of that Act. Such liability shall arise in consideration of the employee's retention in the service, or his entry upon such service, after the enactment of this Chapter. B. The contribution imposed by this Section shall be collected by the employer by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution. Acts 1952, No. 204, §4. Amended by Acts 1955, No. 36, §4; Acts 2004, No. 280, §1, eff. July 1, 2004. 126 U.S.C.A. (I.R.C.1939) §1400 et seq.
LA Rev Stat § 42:1006 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§1006. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 280, §2, eff. July 1, 2004.

RS 1006 - Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 280, §2, eff. July 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 42:1007 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§1007. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 280, §2, eff. July 1, 2004.

RS 1007 - Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 280, §2, eff. July 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 42:1008 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§1008. Rules and regulations

RS 1008 - Rules and regulations The Department of the Treasury shall make, adopt, and promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter, as it finds necessary or appropriate to the efficient administration of the functions with which it is charged under this Chapter. Acts 1952, No. 204, §8; Acts 2004, No. 280, §1, eff. July 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 42:1009 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 42 - Public Officers and Employees|§1009. Studies and reports

RS 1009 - Studies and reports The Department of the Treasury may make studies concerning the problem of old age, survivors, disability, and health insurance protection for employees of the state and local governments and their instrumentalities and concerning the operation of agreements made and plans approved under this Chapter and may submit a report to the governor, not later than the first day of February in each year in which regular sessions of the legislature are held, covering the administration and operation of this Chapter during the two preceding calendar years and may make such recommendations for amendments to this Chapter as it deems proper. Acts 1952, No. 204, §9; Acts 2004, No. 280, §1, eff. July 1, 2004.