The Pension and Health Care Reform Bill (House Bill 81) becomes effective January 1, 2012. Changes in pension provisions are for new hires on or after 1/1/12. Changes to years required to earn State share for retiree health care are for employees hired on or after January 1, 2007. Changes to Double State Share are effective January 1, 2012 for employees/pensioners not already married to another State employee. Other changes to health care are effective July 1, 2012.

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