§ 20-2-893. Providing for Funds Required Annually for Costs of Employer Contributions and Administration of Health Insurance for Retirees
At an appropriate time during each year, the commissioner shall certify to the State School Superintendent the amount of funds that will need to be paid to the board by the Department of Education for the costs of employer contributions and the administration of providing such insurance for retired teachers as provided for by Code […]
§ 20-2-894. Employer and Employee Commencement Dates; Coverage of New Employees; Rejection of Coverage
On July 1, 1977, or on a date as soon thereafter as practicable, as determined by the board, which is defined as the “employer commencement date” the commissioner shall notify the State School Superintendent that the employer payments shall commence on such date. The Superintendent shall notify the employees that employee payments will commence on […]
§ 20-2-895. Contracts With Local Employers as to Coverage; Duties of Local Employers
The board is authorized to contract with local employers for the inclusion of the teachers or employees of local employers within any health insurance plan or plans established under this subpart. Local employers are authorized to contract with the board as provided in this Code section. In the event that any contract is entered into, […]
§ 20-2-896. Administrative Discharge of Certain Debts
It is the purpose of this Code section to authorize a procedure whereby the commissioner of community health may administratively discharge a debt or obligation due the health insurance fund for public school teachers when the amount is $400.00 or less and: It is manifest that the debt or obligation is uncollectable; or The costs […]
§ 20-2-897. Confidentiality of Claim Forms and Records
Claim forms and other records which would disclose the nature of the health services provided to an insured shall be maintained on a confidential basis by the health insurance plan. No person shall disclose such records or information to any other person except as necessary for the proper administration of the health insurance plan. History. […]
§ 20-2-898. Deposit of Contributions Into Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart, the board shall deposit into the Georgia Retiree Health Benefit Fund created by Code Section 45-18-101 the individual contributions by retirees and the employer contributions respecting retirees provided for by this subpart. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-898 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 77, § 1/SB 172.
§ 20-2-887. Coverage for Dependents — Where Both Husband and Wife Are Eligible to Be Insured
In the situation where both husband and wife are eligible to be insured under this subpart as either a retired public school teacher, a retiring public school teacher, or an employee, each may enroll for dependent coverage so that the benefits provided by this program will be coordinated; provided, however, the sum of the total […]
§ 20-2-888. Coverage for Certain Surviving Spouses and Teachers Not Entitled to Retirement Benefits
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subpart to the contrary, the board shall offer coverage to the surviving spouse of any teacher who died prior to January 1, 1979, and to any teacher with eight or more years of creditable service who is not presently eligible to receive retirement benefits. The surviving spouse or teacher […]
§ 20-2-889. Coverage for Personnel Other Than Teachers
Any local employer may provide for the coverage of other personnel who are not included in paragraph (4) of Code Section 20-2-880 by a separate contract with the board. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 991, § 8; Ga. L. 1986, p. 10, § 20.
§ 20-2-890. Claims; Payment of Benefits; Time for Presentation of Drafts
Any benefits payable under the health insurance plan may be made either directly to the attending physicians, hospitals, medical groups, or others furnishing the services upon which a claim is based or to the covered employee upon presentation of valid bills for such services, subject to such provisions to facilitate payment as may be made […]