| Action | This action will amend section 1VAC 55 320(E) to include adults, other than spouses and incapacitated adult children, as participants in the Health Benefits Plan for State Employees |
| Stage | NOIRA |
| Comment Period | Ended on 12/23/2009 |
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This is an important measure for recruitment and retention -- and for basic fairness. It should be noted that the premium costs would be borne entirely by the employee, and not by taxpayers. This is the right thing to do, and I encourage its prompt enactment.