HB 2623
Abolishing PEIA and the establishing contract healthcare for State Employees
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to eliminate the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act (PEIA) and replace it with a system where state employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance through contracts with private providers. These contracts would be in effect for a period of four years, beginning January 1, 2026. The bill effectively removes the state’s direct management of employee health insurance.
Key provisions
- Abolishes the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act (PEIA).
- Establishes contract-based health, dental, and vision insurance for state employees.
- Sets a four-year term for these insurance contracts.
- The new system begins January 1, 2026.
- The bill repeals numerous sections of the existing PEIA code.
- Creates a new section (§5-16-33) outlining the minimum requirements for the new system.
Who is affected
- State Employees
- State Government
- Public Employees
- Their Families
Notable changes
- Replaces the state-run PEIA with a private contract system.
- Eliminates the state’s direct control over employee health insurance benefits.
- Establishes a fixed contract term of four years.
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