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Current law requires DOA to enter into contracts to procure health and accident coverage for state employees, school districts with fewer than 500 FTE’s, charter schools, cities, towns, counties and eligible retirees. Statute allows DOA to seek a variety of plans in fulfilling health care and accident coverage needs. Current law also requires school districts with fewer than 500 FTE’s, Charter Schools and any city, town or county wishing to participate in state health and accident insurance coverage to meet the following criteria:
1. Notify the Department of Administration of their intention to participate by January 15 of the calendar year prior to the year starting in which they would be eligible to participate and receive coverage.
2. Participate in the coverage for at least two years.
3. Accept all contractual arrangements made by the Department of Administration with the insurance providers.
4. Reimburse the Department of Administration for administrative and operational costs associated with participating in the coverage plan.
5. If any of these entities choose to participate in the state health and accident insurance coverage, it shall be the only coverage offered to the employees and spouses and dependents of employees.