Maine Senate OKs bill to improve safety worker insurance
March 12, 2021
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Senate has approved a proposal designed to help improve health insurance for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers.
The proposal, from Democratic Sen. Nate Libby of Lewiston, is designed to expand the open enrollment period for health insurance for retired county and municipal law enforcement officers and municipal firefighters. The Senate passed it unanimously on Friday.
Libby said the proposal is designed to build on a similar measure from two years ago that made changes to the health insurance program, such as making sure earned benefits are accrued and dispersed fairly.
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A Maine legislative committee has advanced a proposal to expand health insurance access for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers.
Democratic Sen. Nate Libby of Lewiston made the proposal, which would make changes for retired county and municipal law enforcement officers and municipal firefighters. The changes would include expanding the open enrollment period, Libby said.
The Maine Legislature’s Committee on Labor and Housing unanimously passed the proposal on Wednesday. Libby said ensuring first responders “have access to health insurance coverage, including after they retire” is an important piece of supporting public safety workers.
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