Volunteer First Responder Health Insurance Revisions
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Bill Summary - 25LSO-0592 Bill No.: HB0136 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 25LSO-0592 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0063 Chapter No.: 133 Prime Sponsor: Byron Catch Title: Volunteer first responder health insurance-revisions. Has Report: No Subject: Amends volunteer first responders' state health insurance requirements. Summary/Major Elements: This bill excludes the Affordable Care Act from government sponsored health care programs that would disqualify a volunteer first responder from participating in the state employees' and officials' group insurance plan. The bill authorizes volunteer first responder departments to contribute to first responder group insurance premiums for participation in the state employees' and officials' group insurance plan. The bill requires volunteer first responders participating in the state employees' and officials' group insurance plan to provide proof of their volunteer status on an annual basis rather than on a monthly basis. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a way to support volunteer firefighters, noting that funding cuts to paid firefighters may necessitate more volunteers.
R · H40
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it helps fire, EMS, and search and rescue personnel with retention and recruitment.
R · H47
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as an effort to ensure firefighters are well funded.
R · H38
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it is important to support firefighters who do good work and often go unthanked.
R · H57
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides an opportunity for volunteer firefighters without costing state government money.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it clarifies that volunteers are not required to use the ACA exchange and can participate in the state health insurance plan with community help.
R · H60
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker withdrew their amendment after clarifying that the bill prevents volunteers from being disqualified for state health insurance if they qualify for ACA, allowing them to opt into the state program.
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The amendment removes a specific line from the bill, which could affect how volunteer first responders qualify for health insurance benefits.
The amendment changes the effective date of certain provisions in HB0136 from July 1, 2025 to an immediate implementation once all necessary steps for the bill to become law are completed.