Prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents below the level provided on.

The bill, known as the "Health Equity for Retirees Act" or "HERA," prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or reducing the contributions made for such coverage below the level provided on December 31, 2021. Diminishing benefits includes increasing costs, reducing coverage, or limiting provider choice. Public employers include the state, counties, cities, school districts, and other governmental entities.

Prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents below the level provided on.

The bill, known as the "Health Equity for Retirees Act" or "HERA," prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or reducing the contributions made for such coverage below the level provided on December 31, 2021. Diminishing benefits includes increasing costs, reducing coverage, or limiting provider choice. Public employers include the state, counties, cities, school districts, and other governmental entities.