Connecticut House Bill HB05833

Connecticut 2017 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/19/17
• Refer: 1/19/17

Caption

An Act Increasing Copays Under State Employee Health Care Plans.

Impact

The implementation of HB 5833 would directly affect state employees by increasing their out-of-pocket health care costs. This change may lead to a greater financial burden on state employees, which could influence their overall take-home pay and savings. The measure is likely to be viewed as part of broader budgetary efforts, potentially pitting employee health care funding against other state priorities.

Summary

House Bill 5833 proposes an increase in the copays under state employee health care plans by one percent. The bill is aimed at addressing budgetary constraints faced by the state by incrementally increasing costs borne by state employees for their health care services. This increase is seen as a way to help the state manage its financial obligations while still providing health care benefits to its employees.

Contention

The bill may encounter resistance from various stakeholders, particularly state employee unions and advocacy groups, who may argue that increasing copays will further diminish the value of state-provided health benefits. Critics could raise concerns that such measures disproportionately affect lower-income employees who may already be struggling with rising living costs. Thus, while the bill seeks to address state financial issues, it may provoke significant debate around employee rights and the adequacy of health care provisions.