California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 931 — Public Employees' Retirement System: Board of Administration: health benefits.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law creates the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act, which is administered by the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, which is granted all powers reasonably necessary to carry its responsibilities granted pursuant to the act. Existing law authorizes the board to contract with carriers for health benefit plans or with entities that provide services relating to the administration of these plans. Existing state and federal income tax laws allow a deduction for contributions to a qualifying medical savings account by a taxpayer who is covered under a high deductible health plan, as defined. Money within this type of account may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses, as defined. This bill would require the board to establish a wellness program for state employees and annuitants that is consistent with the requirements of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill would require the program to provide financial incentives for participation. The bill would require the program to include both provisions that require an individual to meet a standard related to a health factor to receive an incentive and provisions that only require participation. This bill would also, on and after January 1, 2014, require the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System to offer a high deductible health plan, as defined in the federal tax law, and a health savings account option to public employees and annuitants, as specified. The bill would establish the Public Employees' Health Savings Fund, a continuously appropriated fund within the State Treasury, for payment of qualified medical expenses of employees and annuitants who elect to enroll in the high deductible health plan and participate in the health savings account option, and would require those employees and annuitants, and their employers, to make specified contributions to that fund, thereby making an appropriation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on P.E.,R. & S.S.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P.E.,R. & S.S. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Coms. on P.E.,R. & S.S. and HEALTH.

  7. Read first time.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 26.

  9. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 931 do?
Existing law creates the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act, which is administered by the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, which is granted all powers reasonably necessary to carry its responsibilities granted pursuant to the act. Existing law authorizes the board to contract with carriers for health benefit plans or with entities that provide services relating to the administration of these plans. Existing state and federal income tax laws allow a deduction for contributions to a qualifying medical savings account by a taxpayer who is covered under a high deductible health plan, as defined. Money within this type of account may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses, as defined. This bill would require the board to establish a wellness program for state employees and annuitants that is consistent with the requirements of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill would require the program to provide financial incentives for participation. The bill would require the program to include both provisions that require an individual to meet a standard related to a health factor to receive an incentive and provisions that only require participation. This bill would also, on and after January 1, 2014, require the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System to offer a high deductible health plan, as defined in the federal tax law, and a health savings account option to public employees and annuitants, as specified. The bill would establish the Public Employees' Health Savings Fund, a continuously appropriated fund within the State Treasury, for payment of qualified medical expenses of employees and annuitants who elect to enroll in the high deductible health plan and participate in the health savings account option, and would require those employees and annuitants, and their employers, to make specified contributions to that fund, thereby making an appropriation.
Who sponsors AB 931?
AB 931 is sponsored by Beth Gaines.
What is the current status of AB 931?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 931?
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