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) to use $78 million from a 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield to reduce health care contribution costs. It directly lowers the amount paid by local public employees (not state employees) and their dependents for health coverage through the SHBP. The funds come from Horizon’s $100 million settlement payment, with $78 million allocated to the Division of Pensions and Benefits. Independent state authorities are excluded from this cost reduction.