HB1454 (2024) Compare Changes


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1 New Subdivision; Child Care Provider Participation in State Employee Health Insurance Plan. Amend RSA 21-I by inserting after section 111 the following new subdivision:

Child Care Provider Participation in State Employee Health Insurance Plan

21-I:112 Child Care Providers; Participation in State Employee Health Insurance Plan. Child care providers licensed under RSA 170-E shall be entitled to participate in the state of New Hampshire employee health insurance plan. The child care provider shall reimburse the state for the cost of all insurance premiums for all participating employees. The provider shall pay the same premium rates as those set for the majority of participating state employees. The child care provider shall be permitted to opt into or out of the state health insurance plan in accordance with the state's applicable open enrollment cycles, except that if a child care provider opts into the state health insurance plan, it shall be for a minimum of 2 years.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Subdivision; Child Care Provider Participation in State Employee Health Insurance Plan. Amend RSA 21-I by inserting after section 111 the following new subdivision:

Child Care Provider Participation in State Employee Health Insurance Plan

21-I:112 Child Care Providers; Participation in State Employee Health Insurance Plan. Child care providers licensed under RSA 170-E shall be entitled to participate in the state of New Hampshire employee health insurance plan. The child care provider shall reimburse the state for the cost of all insurance premiums for all participating employees. The provider shall pay the same premium rates as those set for the majority of participating state employees. The child care provider shall be permitted to opt into or out of the state health insurance plan in accordance with the state's applicable open enrollment cycles, except that if a child care provider opts into the state health insurance plan, it shall be for a minimum of 2 years.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.