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LD 328 introduced to require state payment of Medicare Part B premiums for retired state employees, teachers
Summary
Representative Dan Shagori introduced LD 328 to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, asking the state to pay Medicare Part B premiums for retired state employees and retired teachers enrolled in Medicare Advantage; the measure was presented for public testimony and no committee action was taken during the hearing.
Representative Dan Shagori introduced LD 328 on the floor of the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, asking the state to pay Medicare Part B premiums for retired state employees and retired teachers who enroll in Medicare Advantage.
The bill sponsor said the proposal targets rising out-of-pocket costs for retirees and teachers while acknowledging broader pension fixes would be far costlier. "Retirees had a rough time over the last few years, especially retired state employees and teachers," Representative Dan Shagori said. "Their benefits have simply not kept…
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