Delaware Lawmakers Make Changes to Retiree Health Insurance
Medicare Advantage Plans for Future State Employees
According to Delawareonline, Delaware lawmakers have made a decision about health insurance for yet decided they will not allow the state to offer Medicare Advantage plans to current retirees but instead will offer it to new employees who start working after January 1, 2025. This change was made because of a court ruling in April.
The decision is in line with recommendations from a group of experts who advise the state on retiree benefits. The group said that the state should not offer Medicare Advantage plans to current retirees. Some retirees were unhappy with the change but lawmakers are moving forward with the plan.
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New Bills Introduced to Strengthen Health Insurance for Retirees
In related news a group of lawmakers has introduced three new bills that aim to improve health insurance for retired state workers. These bills would make changes to health insurance premiums create a new policy for coordinating benefits and ensure that retirees have similar coverage to what they have now. The bills are being discussed in the House Administration Committee.