Permits technical college employees to join the state health plan.

South Dakota HB1279 allows technical college employees to join the state health plan. The human resources commissioner may include a flexible benefit plan allowing employees to choose their benefits or levels of coverage. Technical college employees who work at least 20 hours a week for six months a year can participate. The local educational agency (LEA) contributes to the system an amount equivalent to the monthly contribution provided by the state for other plan-eligible employees. This Act is effective beginning July 1, 2027.

Permits technical college employees to join the state health plan.

South Dakota HB1279 allows technical college employees to join the state health plan. The human resources commissioner may include a flexible benefit plan allowing employees to choose their benefits or levels of coverage. Technical college employees who work at least 20 hours a week for six months a year can participate. The local educational agency (LEA) contributes to the system an amount equivalent to the monthly contribution provided by the state for other plan-eligible employees. This Act is effective beginning July 1, 2027.