HB1286 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to clarify the continuance privilege for firefighters' group insurance coverage during retirement or.
HB1286 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to ensure that firefighters and their surviving spouses can continue group insurance coverage during retirement or disability. The bill specifies that municipalities must provide notice to firefighters about their right to continue coverage. It also mandates that the Division of Insurance enforce these provisions, ensuring no discrimination in premium rates or benefits. The bill clarifies that municipalities are not required to pay premiums beyond those negotiated in collective bargaining agreements.
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