An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill aims to improve the benefits available to public employees in Massachusetts who are also serving on active duty in the military. Specifically, it seeks to ensure that these service members maintain their existing public employee benefits, such as health insurance and pension contributions, while deployed. The bill also intends to clarify and strengthen the support provided to military families with public sector employees.
Key provisions
- Ensures continued eligibility for public employee benefits for service members on active duty.
- Addresses the continuity of health insurance coverage for deployed military personnel.
- Clarifies pension contributions for military service members.
- Supports military families with public sector employees.
- Addresses potential gaps in benefits coverage during military deployments.
Who is affected
- Public Employees in Massachusetts
- Military Service Members on Active Duty
- Military Families
- State Government Agencies
- Veterans Affairs
Notable changes
- Strengthens protections for public employee benefits during military service.
- Provides clarity regarding benefits continuity for deployed service members.
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