ENROLLED
2020 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 33
BY REPRESENTATIVE ECHOLS
A RESOLUTION
To authorize and direct the Office of Group Benefits to study options for reducing premiums
for participants and employers and to report its findings to the legislature no later
than December 31, 2020.
WHEREAS, providing for the health and welfare of current and former state and
school district employees is an obligation the legislature does not take lightly; and
WHEREAS, health insurance costs are increasing nationally as our society reaps the
benefits of living longer; and
WHEREAS, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to improve health
insurance benefits for those who provide essential services to our state and our communities
while simultaneously creating an opportunity for savings for the state is a fiscally prudent
action; and
WHEREAS, having the Office of Group Benefits meet with key stakeholders and
study options for improved benefits and cost savings and report its findings to the legislature
will help the state move forward on more sound fiscal footing.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby authorize and direct the Office of Group Benefits to
study options for reducing premiums for participants, retirees, and employers and to report
its findings to the House Committee on Appropriations no later than December 31, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in executing this study the Office of Group
Benefits shall seek input from key stakeholders, such as retired stakeholder groups including
but not limited to: AARP; the Retired State Employees Association; the Louisiana Retired
Teachers Association; the Louisiana Association of Health Plans; and retired judges.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
chief executive officer of the Office of Group Benefits and director of each organization
listed above.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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