On Aug. 27, CAL LEG enrolled health benefits financial assistance bill.
CAL LEG issued Assembly bill AB 2749 on health benefit exchange financial assistance.
Amends CAL LEG 22-100523 relating to health benefit exchange program assistance.
Bill Provisions
Removes exclusion of financial assistance received under program from gross income.
Individual would no longer be eligible for financial assistance when Exchange verifies that employer-provided minimum essential coverage has been reinstated for individual
Also requires an employer or labor organization to notify the Exchange before employer-provided coverage is affected by strike, lockout, or affected by labor dispute.
Authorize contacting employer, labor organization, or appropriate representative to determine information necessary to determine eligibility for the assistance program.
Legislative History
On Feb. 15, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 20, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On May 21, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Aug. 20, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Aug. 27, 2024, bill was enrolled delivered to governor; pending governor review.
Effectiveness
No effective date specified; CAL bills generally effective Jan. 1 next year, Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 28, 2024, CAL LEG reported bill AB 2749 signed by governor; chaptered 841.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Ch 841, 9/28/2024; Bill AB2749, 8/27/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 22-100523;
