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House approves changes to let volunteer first responders opt into state health plan; sponsors say move aids recruitment
2278134 · February 12, 2025
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Summary
House Bill 136 passed after a sponsor clarified the change removes an obstacle that had prevented volunteers who qualify for the ACA from joining the state insurance plan. An amendment to the third reading was withdrawn; final vote was 60 ayes, 0 nays, 2 excused.
The Wyoming House approved House Bill 136, a measure to permit volunteer first responders (including volunteer firefighters, EMS and search and rescue where applicable) to participate in the state employee health insurance plan and to allow local entities to help contribute to premiums.
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