SF 2021

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/14/2017 09:43am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; allowing employees to opt out of state-paid insurance
and benefits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 43A.24, by adding a
subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 43A.24, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Opt out. new text end

new text begin (a) An individual eligible for state-paid hospital, medical, and dental
benefits under this section has the right to decline those benefits. Any individual declining
benefits must do so in writing, signed and dated, on a form provided by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must create, and make available in hard copy and online a form
for individuals to use in declining state-paid hospital, medical, and dental benefits. The form
must, at a minimum, include notice to the declining individual of the next available
opportunity and procedure to re-enroll in the benefits.
new text end