relative to coverage of children under the state retiree insurance plan.

HB 552 expands health insurance coverage under the state retiree insurance plan to include children of state retirees, directly affecting current and future retirees who have dependent children. The bill modifies the existing plan to automatically cover children without requiring additional premiums or separate applications. Signed into law by Governor Ayotte on June 2, 2025, it takes effect August 1, 2025, making this coverage permanent for eligible retirees. The change simplifies access to health insurance for retiree families without altering cost structures for participants.