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 directs the State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC) 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 (and their dependents) covered under the State Health Benefits Program. It specifically applies to employees working for local governments, school districts, and other public employers *other than* the State itself or independent State authorities. The funds will reduce the amount these employees pay toward their health coverage, with the settlement requiring Horizon to pay $100 million total, $78 million of which goes to the SHBC. The bill takes immediate effect.