Illinois SB2468 amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act to ensure continued health insurance coverage for surviving spouses and dependent.

Illinois SB2468 amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act to ensure that employers continue to pay the entire health insurance premium for the surviving spouse and dependent children of public safety employees who are killed in the line of duty. This change extends coverage until the child reaches the age of majority or 25 if they are a full-time or part-time student. The bill also includes provisions against fraud in obtaining health insurance benefits, with penalties for violations.

Illinois SB2468 amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act to ensure continued health insurance coverage for surviving spouses and dependent.

Illinois SB2468 amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act to ensure that employers continue to pay the entire health insurance premium for the surviving spouse and dependent children of public safety employees who are killed in the line of duty. This change extends coverage until the child reaches the age of majority or 25 if they are a full-time or part-time student. The bill also includes provisions against fraud in obtaining health insurance benefits, with penalties for violations.