New Jersey § 18a:16-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:16-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:16-17.
a. Any local board of education entering into a contract pursuant to this act is authorized
to pay part or all of the premiums or charges for such contracts and may appropriate
out of its general funds any money necessary to pay such premiums or charges or portions
thereof. The contribution required of any employee toward the cost of such coverage may be
deducted from the pay, salary or other compensation of such employee upon authorization
in writing made to the local board of education. The local board of education may reimburse an active employee for his premium charges
under Part B of the Federal Medicare Program covering the employee alone. Nothing herein shall be construed as compelling a local board of education to pay
any portion of the premiums or charges attributable to such contracts. b. Commencing on the effective date of P.L.2010, c. 2 and upon the expiration of any applicable binding collective negotiations agreement
in force on that effective date, employees of a local board of education shall pay
1.5 percent of base salary, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay,
salary or other compensation, for health care benefits coverage provided pursuant
to P.L.1979, c. 391 ( C.18A:16-12 et seq. ), notwithstanding any other amount that may be required additionally pursuant to
subsection a. of this section for such coverage. This subsection shall apply also when the health care benefits coverage is provided
through an insurance fund or joint insurance fund or in any other manner.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:16-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:16-17 cover?
Section 18a:16-17 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 18a:16-17?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 18a:16-17 apply to my situation?
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