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Texas House Bill HB3989

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3989

Caption

Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.

Impact

The implementation of HB 3989 could lead to significant changes in the way school districts manage health insurance for their employees. By enabling districts to opt out of the traditional group coverage model, the bill opens the door for competitive bidding and potentially improved health coverage terms that cater specifically to the needs of district employees. Additionally, the bill requires districts to produce a mixed-method study to assess the effectiveness of the alternative coverage approaches adopted under the pilot program, ensuring accountability and providing data-driven insights.

Summary

House Bill 3989 establishes a pilot program aimed at providing health insurance coverage for employees of certain school districts in Texas. This initiative seeks to improve the health benefits options available to district employees by allowing participating school districts to form a consortium. Through this consortium, districts can explore alternative health benefit plans that may better serve their employees' needs. The bill mandates that districts requesting participation will be provided with essential historical claims data and enrollment information that can assist in evaluating different health coverage options.

Contention

While the bill presents opportunities for better health insurance outcomes, it may also invoke dissent concerning the implications for employee coverage depending on the outcome of the program. Opponents may argue that leaving the group coverage model exposes employees to variable coverage conditions and could undermine the stability offered by pooled insurance. Moreover, ensuring a streamlined process for accessing vital health information while maintaining confidentiality rights of employees could be a concern in the pilot program's execution.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX SB1781

Relating to health coverage for school district and open-enrollment charter school employees under interlocal contracts.

TX HB114

Relating to social security coverage for employees of public school districts.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX HB681

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1861

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB3141

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

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