Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
What changed between versions
Added new provisions allowing retirees to pay a lump sum instead of monthly contributions to maintain health benefits, with specific deadlines and interest penalties for late payments.
Added provisions for establishing service credit when members take unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, requiring voluntary contributions to maintain eligibility.
Added new definitions for 'Default rate' and 'Months of service' to clarify how service time is calculated for benefit purposes.
Modified eligibility rules to allow surviving spouses to continue coverage after remarriage without increasing the fund's actuarial liability.
Added effective date of October 1, 2025, for new provisions related to service credit and surviving spouse coverage.
Removed outdated formatting and markup artifacts from the legislative text.