STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

This bill creates a new program to help Illinois state retirees and their families enroll in Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance. The Department of Central Management Services will work with various state retirement systems to hire an administrator who audits health records and assists eligible individuals with the enrollment process. The program aims to ensure that Medicare serves as the primary health coverage while state benefits act as secondary coverage, and it will provide educational materials and direct assistance for disability claims. Annual reports will be submitted to track how many people transition to these federal benefits and the resulting cost savings for the state.