H 237 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to health insurance, life insurance, and adjournment compensation for members of the General Assembly

This bill extends health and life insurance benefits to members of Vermont's General Assembly, allowing them to enroll in the state employees' health plan with the Assembly covering 80% of premiums and members paying 20%. It also provides term life insurance coverage of $15,000 for sitting legislators, with the Assembly paying 75% of the premium and members responsible for the remaining 25%, while simultaneously increasing life insurance benefits for retired state employees from $10,000 to $15,000. Additionally, the legislation establishes adjournment compensation for legislators, paying them 10% of their weekly session salary for each week the General Assembly is not in session. These changes would take effect on July 1, 2023, and apply to all members of the General Assembly.
Sub-Topics: Insurance
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Introduced Feb 14, 2023 Last action Feb 14, 2023
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Bob Hooper
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