SB 1079
Requiring PEIA accept premium payments by credit card or state purchasing card
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) to accept premium payments from political subdivisions through credit cards or state purchasing cards. Currently, PEIA accepts payments only through specific methods like checks and money orders. This change aims to provide more convenient payment options for local governments and potentially streamline the payment process for PEIA.
Key provisions
- PEIA must accept premium payments from political subdivisions via credit cards.
- PEIA must accept premium payments from political subdivisions via state purchasing cards.
- The bill amends existing code to allow for these new payment methods.
- The Purchasing Card Program is established to allow state government agencies to use purchasing cards for various payments, including PEIA premiums.
- The Auditor will oversee the Purchasing Card Program and establish rules for its implementation.
Who is affected
- Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA)
- Political Subdivisions (local governments)
- State Employees
- State Government Agencies
- Residents of West Virginia covered by PEIA
Notable changes
- Expands payment methods for PEIA premium payments beyond traditional checks and money orders.
- Introduces a state Purchasing Card Program for broader state government use.
- Allows for consolidation of vendor payments through a purchasing card.
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