Prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents.

The bill, known as the "Health Equity for Retirees Act" or "HERA," prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents or lowering employer contributions for such benefits below the level provided as of December 31, 2021. It defines "diminish" as any change that could make it harder for retirees to access healthcare, including increasing costs or forcing them into Medicare Advantage Plans. The act aims to protect retirees' access to healthcare providers and services.

Prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents.

The bill, known as the "Health Equity for Retirees Act" or "HERA," prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents or lowering employer contributions for such benefits below the level provided as of December 31, 2021. It defines "diminish" as any change that could make it harder for retirees to access healthcare, including increasing costs or forcing them into Medicare Advantage Plans. The act aims to protect retirees' access to healthcare providers and services.