HB4738 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2021 and 2022
HB4738

Introduced 1/27/2022, by Rep. Norine K. Hammond

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

5 ILCS 375/6.17 new

Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that the participation of a dependent in the program of health benefits shall not be suspended or terminated upon the death of the member from whom the dependent derived health benefits coverage until the dependent begins to receive an annuity as a survivor of an employee or annuitant and receives survivor health benefits. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 is amended by adding Section 6.17 as follows:

(5 ILCS 375/6.17 new)

Sec. 6.17. Survivor health benefits continuing coverage. Notwithstanding any rule or provision of law to the contrary, the participation of a dependent in the program of health benefits shall not be suspended or terminated upon the death of the member from whom the dependent derived health benefits coverage under this Act until the dependent begins to receive an annuity as a survivor of an employee or annuitant and receives survivor health benefits.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.