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HB 5799 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE SUBSIDY FOR RETIRED TEACHERS' HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS.

HB 5799 requires the state to pay one-third of the monthly premium cost for retired teachers' Medicare supplement health insurance coverage. This directly affects retired educators who currently pay for their supplemental Medicare plans. The bill amends state law to mandate this subsidy, reducing out-of-pocket costs for eligible retired teachers. The purpose, as stated in the bill, is to provide financial assistance for retired teachers' health insurance benefits.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funding to cover 1/3 of retired teachers' health insurance premiums, increasing budget allocation for this program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides state subsidy for retired teachers' health insurance, directly supporting educator welfare and financial stability post-retirement.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates state subsidy covering 1/3 of retired teachers' Medicare supplement premiums, directly reducing costs and providing financial assistance for health insurance benefits.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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Photo of Dave Rutigliano
Dave Rutigliano
RRepublican
CT
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Tom Delnicki
RRepublican
CT
14