HB 5145
Relating to portable benefit plans
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes a state-sponsored portable insurance benefit plan in West Virginia, offering voluntary insurance options to independent contractors and their employers. It defines key terms, outlines the roles of the director, finance board, and advisory board, and establishes rules for contributions, coverage, and administration. The plan aims to provide a uniform partnership between hiring parties and independent contractors, potentially offering benefits similar to those available to public employees.
Key provisions
- Creates a West Virginia Portable Insurance Benefit Plan to offer insurance options to independent contractors.
- Defines key terms such as ‘Director,’ ‘Hiring Party,’ and ‘Independent Contractor.’
- Requires hiring parties to voluntarily contribute to the plan, but prohibits using contributions as a criterion for employment classification.
- Establishes the roles and responsibilities of the Director, Finance Board, and Advisory Board.
- Mandates that the plan’s coverage matches those available to public employees.
- Authorizes the director to establish a preferred provider system for healthcare delivery.
- Allows for optional dental, optical, disability, and retirement plans to be offered within the portable benefit plan.
- Requires the director to establish a schedule of insurance and publish it online.
Who is affected
- Independent Contractors
- Hiring Parties
- West Virginia Residents
- Healthcare Providers
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