A bill for an act relating to health insurance coverage for surviving spouses and children of deceased fire fighters and peace officers, and health insurance coverage for disabled or injured fire fighters and peace officers.
Subcommittee: Boden, Hora and Judge. H.J. 1044.
Summary
The bill mandates that any Iowa city, county or other governing body that provides health insurance to its employees must continue that coverage for the surviving spouse and children of a firefighter or peace officer who dies in the line of duty, and must also cover a firefighter or peace officer who is disabled on the job. The employer must pay the entire premium for a full 24‑month period, and families cannot be charged any portion of the cost. This change eliminates the current option for employers to shift part of the cost to the surviving family members.
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