Vermont S0164 makes members of the General Assembly eligible for the same health benefits as State employees.

Vermont S0164 amends the state's health insurance provisions to include members of the General Assembly in the same health benefits offered to State employees. This includes group hospital-surgical-medical expense insurance, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses. Members of the General Assembly will be required to pay the same portion of the premium for these benefits as other State employees. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027, applying to coverage beginning on and after that date.

Vermont S0164 makes members of the General Assembly eligible for the same health benefits as State employees.

Vermont S0164 amends the state's health insurance provisions to include members of the General Assembly in the same health benefits offered to State employees. This includes group hospital-surgical-medical expense insurance, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses. Members of the General Assembly will be required to pay the same portion of the premium for these benefits as other State employees. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027, applying to coverage beginning on and after that date.