Sec. PP-1. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 652, §3 and affected by §4, is further amended to read:
2. Eligibility; retired teacher members. Any retired teacher who receives a retirement benefit from the Maine State Retirement System is eligible for group accident and sickness or health insurance, provided that the retired teacher has a minimum of 5 years creditable service and also meets the eligibility requirements for participation imposed by the group plan that governed the teacher last as an active teacher and participated in the plan for one year immediately prior to retirement or October 1, 1987, whichever comes last. Retired teachers may not be required to maintain a dues-paying membership in any organization as a requirement for participation in a group health insurance plan under this subsection.
Sec. PP-2. 20-A MRSA §13451, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. OO, §1 and affected by §3, is further amended to read:
3. Payment by State. The State shall pay 30% of the retired teacher members' share of this insurance. Beginning July 1, 2002, the State shall pay 35% of the retired teacher members' share of this insurance.
Sec. PP-3. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Part.
2002-03
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Health Insurance - Retired Teachers
All Other $1,336,160
Provides funds to increase the State's contribution for health insurance for retired teacher members from 30% to 35% beginning July 1, 2002.
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