LD328

An Act Requiring the State to Pay a Retired State Employee's or Retired Teacher's Premium for Medicare Part B Under Medicare Advantage

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Maine LD328 requires the State to pay 100% of a retired state employee's or retired teacher's Medicare Part B premium under Medicare Advantage.

Maine LD328 mandates that the State cover 100% of a retired state employee's or retired teacher's Medicare Part B premium under the Medicare Advantage plan, starting January 1, 2026. This applies if the retiree is not eligible for federally approved Medicaid services. The payment is to be made through the commission and is available to the retiree as authorized by the commission.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #144

17 Yea

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15 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.