Requires SHBP commission to use funds from 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon to lower local public employee health care contribution costs.

This bill requires the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) commission to use $78 million from a 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield to lower health care contribution costs for public employees. It directly affects local government and school district employees (not state employees or independent authorities) who receive health coverage through the SHBP, reducing their out-of-pocket costs for themselves and dependents. The settlement funds, part of a $100 million total payment from Horizon, must be applied immediately to decrease employee contribution amounts. The bill does not change eligibility or coverage but specifically targets lowering employee payment shares using these settlement proceeds.