SOURCE: Page 8, line 5; (03)MO154601.8. -->
Page 8, line 5, after "(a)" insert "
This section applies after:
(1) June 30, 2005; and
(2) the number of individuals described in subsection (b) that
will be covered by local units electing to provide coverage
under this section is equal to at least ninety percent (90%) of
the number of active and retired employees of the state that
are covered under the group health insurance program.
(b)".
Page 8, line 13, delete "(b)" and insert "
(c)".
Page 8, line 17, delete "(c)" and insert "
(d)".
Page 8, line 20, delete "(d)" and insert "
(e)".
Page 8, line 22, delete "under" and insert "
as provided in".
Page 8, line 23, delete "(e)" and insert "
(f) A local unit that elects
to provide coverage under this section shall continue to participate
in the group health insurance program under this section for at
least five (5) years after making the election.
(g)".
Page 8, line 25, after "requirements" insert "
consistent with
subsection (a)".
(Reference is to HB 1546 as printed February 28, 2003.)
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MO154601/DI 97 2003