Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 36-29-19.4 - Assistance to Low Income Employees and Retirees.

The board shall provide assistance to low income employees and retirees who meet the federal poverty levels defined in this section, effective October 1, 2005, and for each fiscal year thereafter.
(1) For employees and retirees who contribute to the cost of their health insurance premium and with annual income (determined as provided below on an aggregate basis for an employee or retiree and spouse) equal to or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level, the employee or retiree contribution shall be reduced as follows:
a. For employees or retirees with annual income equal to or less than 100 percent of the federal poverty level, the employee contribution will be calculated using 50 percent of the applicable premium.
b. For employees or retirees with annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level, but more than 100 percent of the federal poverty level, the employee contribution shall be calculated using 60 percent of the applicable premium.
c. For employees or retirees with annual income equal to or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level, but more than 150 percent of the federal poverty level, the employee contribution shall be calculated using 70 percent of the applicable premium.
d. For employees or retirees with annual income equal to or less than 250 percent of the federal poverty level, but more than 200 percent of the federal poverty level, the employee contribution shall be calculated using 80 percent of the applicable premium.
e. For employees or retirees with annual income equal to or less than 300 percent of the federal poverty level, but more than 250 percent of the federal poverty level, the employee contribution shall be calculated using 90 percent of the applicable premium.
(2) An application procedure shall be devised and implemented by the board through which employees and retirees may apply for the federal poverty level assistance described in this section. For purposes of applying for federal poverty level assistance, the annual income of an employee or retiree shall be aggregated with the annual income of the spouse of such employee or retiree and shall include all sources of income including, but not limited to, wages, pension benefits, and Social Security benefits, that may be included in gross income for purposes of federal income taxation. Applicants must submit with their application a copy of their federal tax return and, if the applicant did not file a joint return with his or her spouse, a copy of the spouse's federal tax return. Any reduction in an employee's or retiree's contribution pursuant to this section shall not be considered income of the employee or retiree for purposes of determining Medicaid eligibility for such employee or retiree.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.

Chapter 29 - State Employees' Health Insurance Plan.

Article 1 - General Provisions.

Section 36-29-1 - Definitions.

Section 36-29-2 - State Employees' Insurance Board; Procedures for Election of State Employee Members and Retired Members.

Section 36-29-3 - Factors to Be Considered by Board in Design of Health Insurance Plan.

Section 36-29-4 - Establishment and Provisions of Health Insurance Plan; Rules and Regulations.

Section 36-29-5 - Expenses, Treatment, etc., Not to Be Included Under Plan.

Section 36-29-6 - Authorization and Execution of Contracts; Documentation of Benefits.

Section 36-29-7 - Payment of Employer's Contribution; Coverage for Dependents; Changes to Contributions; Withholding of Employee's Contribution; State Employees' Insurance Fund.

Section 36-29-8 - Optional Inclusion by Persons Eligible for Coverage; Submission of False or Misleading Information.

Section 36-29-9 - Contracts to Provide for Health Insurance for Retiring State Employees, Spouses and Dependents; Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Election by Retiring Employees or Surviving Spouses and Dependents as to Participation, etc., in P...

Section 36-29-10 - Election by Retired Employees to Continue Coverage; Payment of Premiums.

Section 36-29-11 - Payment of Benefits Under Plan.

Section 36-29-12 - Rules and Regulations; Notice of Denial of Claim; Review.

Section 36-29-13 - Appropriations to Board; Recognition of Medicaid Premiums Paid by Retiree.

Section 36-29-14 - Health Insurance Coverage Under State Employees' Insurance Board; Operation of Board.

Section 36-29-14.1 - Election by Soil and Water Conservation Districts to Receive Coverage for Officers and Employees.

Section 36-29-15 - Coverage of Members of Legislature, Lieutenant Governor and Dependents; Limitation of Benefits; Payment of Premiums; Rules and Regulations.

Section 36-29-16 - Group Insurance for Retired Judges of Probate and Legislators; Payment of Cost.

Section 36-29-17 - Election by Employees and Officers of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Board to Receive Coverage.

Section 36-29-18 - Generic Equivalent Medications.

Section 36-29-19.1 - The State Employees' Insurance Board Shall Maintain Detailed Records.

Section 36-29-19.2 - The State Employees' Insurance Board May Offer Supplemental Coverage.

Section 36-29-19.3 - Surcharge on Smokers; Changes in Contributions.

Section 36-29-19.4 - Assistance to Low Income Employees and Retirees.

Section 36-29-19.5 - Premium Deductions Shall Be Pretax; Transfer of Funds.

Section 36-29-19.6 - The State Employees' Insurance Board Shall Constitute a Body Corporate.

Section 36-29-19.7 - Retiree Contribution Based on Years of Service.

Section 36-29-19.8 - Supplemental Coverage for Certain Retirees.

Section 36-29-19.9 - Continued Coverage for Spouse and Dependents of Covered Person Killed in the Line of Duty.