AN ACT OPENING THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER MEMBERS OF AMBULANCE SERVICES OR COMPANIES.

HB 5586 would expand eligibility for the state employee health insurance plan to include volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance service members who work a minimum required number of hours. This bill amends existing law to allow these volunteers to join the group hospitalization and medical insurance plan already provided to state employees. The key provision requires volunteers to meet a specified minimum hour threshold to qualify for coverage. It directly affects volunteer emergency responders in fire and ambulance services who meet the hour requirement, without creating new insurance benefits.