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

The Health Equity for Retirees Act (HERA) ensures that public employers cannot lower health insurance benefits or contributions for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents below the level provided as of December 31, 2021. This includes maintaining the same costs, coverage, and provider choices for retirees. The act defines "diminish" as any change that could make health care harder for retirees to access. It also defines "health care benefits" to include costs, coverage, and provider choice. The act takes effect immediately and is deemed to have been in force since December 31, 2021.

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

The Health Equity for Retirees Act (HERA) ensures that public employers cannot lower health insurance benefits or contributions for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents below the level provided as of December 31, 2021. This includes maintaining the same costs, coverage, and provider choices for retirees. The act defines "diminish" as any change that could make health care harder for retirees to access. It also defines "health care benefits" to include costs, coverage, and provider choice. The act takes effect immediately and is deemed to have been in force since December 31, 2021.