HB 1129 - DIGEST

     Finds that the current practice of providing health care premium subsidies for retired or disabled school and state employees does not provide the fairness or certainty necessary for family financial planning.  In addition, the current system makes it difficult for the legislature to obtain the accurate and timely information necessary for appropriating funds.

     Declares an intent to establish a method of determining subsidy amounts based on actual costs that provides predictability for budget purposes and fairness and certainty for families.