Notices for Week of: SEPTEMBER 28, 2006
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Rules for the Administration and Collection of the Employers' Health Care Contribution.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P027
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule establishes an administrative process by which an employer may calculate and remit his or her quarterly health care premium contribution. This contribution is mandated by Act 191 of the 2006 Vermont General Assembly, and is intended to provide a funding source for the Catamount Health Plan. The contribution is assessed based on the number of an employer's employees, in excess of 8, who are not offered health care coverage by the employer, as well as those who decline coverage and are otherwise uninsured. The quarterly contribution rate is $91.25 per full time employee. This rule will take effect in the second quarter of 2007.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: All employers with more than 8 employees who either do not offer health care coverage to their employees, or who do offer health care coverage but have 8 or more employees who decline health care coverage and are otherwise uncovered. As of July 1, 2008, the number of employees drops to 6, as of July 1, 2009, the number drop to 4.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The obvious economic impact of the rule is quantifiable at $365.00 a year per uncovered employee in excess of 8. This is statutorily mandated. There will be a minor ancillary cost to an employer, primarily for maintaining records of whether their employees have health coverage from other sources. Reporting to the Department will be done on an existing unemployment insurance reporting form, which will need to be altered slightly. The rule will have a proportionally greater impact on employers who do not offer health care coverage, or who offer minimal coverage.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS:
- Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Zampieri Office Building 2B, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington;
- Friday, October 20, 2006 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Asa Bloomer Building, Rutland.
- Friday, October 27, 2006 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 67 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury;
- Wednesday October 25, 2006 3:15 - 5:00 Vermont Interactive Television sites in Randolph, Bennington, Brattleboro, Newport, St. Albans and Springfield (see www.vitlink.org for locations).
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 6, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dirk Anderson, Dept.of Labor PO Box 488 Montpelier, VT 05601-0488 802-828-4391.
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
