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Unions urge lawmakers not to cut SmartHealth wellness incentive included in bill to end program
Summary
Staff told the committee substitute Senate Bill 5807 would eliminate the SmartHealth wellness program in PEBB and SEBB effective 2028, saving roughly $7.5 million annually; union witnesses opposed removing a negotiated benefit and said the $125 deductible reduction matters to lower‑wage workers.
House staff briefed the committee on substitute Senate Bill 58‑07, which would eliminate the SmartHealth wellness program in the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) systems as of January 1, 2028. Staff said the program’s removal is estimated to reduce full‑year expenditures by about $7.5 million, with implementation phasing producing smaller first‑year savings.
Why it matters: SmartHealth is a wellness program that…
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