§ 27-73-2 - Program implementation. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 27-73-2

   § 27-73-2  Program implementation. –(a) Upon implementation of the uniform health care benefit plan designs or atsuch other time as specified herein or as specified in §§ 28-9.3-2and 28-9.4-3, all public school districts and charter schools shall implementone or more benefit plan design(s) authorized in accordance with this chapter.

   (b) Upon expiration of collective bargaining agreements, onlybenefit plan designs approved by the board in accordance with this chapter maybe specified in future collective bargaining agreements.

   (c) Choice of benefit plan designs from those approved inaccordance with § 27-73-4, medical insurance cost-sharing, payment forwaiving medical insurance, eligibility for receiving benefits, and providingbenefits for retirees shall continue to be negotiated pursuant to §§28-9-3 and 28-9-4.

   (d) Each municipality, district or charter school, may, atits discretion, contract for and manage benefit plans under this chapter,either directly or indirectly, through municipal, district or charterarrangements with insurance purchasing collaboratives or joint purchasinggroups.