2005 House Bill 4941

Revise “Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement” rules

Introduced in the House

June 15, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Glenn Steil (R-72)

To allow an association of two or more municipalities to immediately establish a “Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement” (MEWA), rather than requiring the association to have been in existence for two years first, which is the rule for private employers. An MEWA is a type of employee life, health and disability insurance arrangement.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance