House Sponsors: BRADFORD. Short description: PEN CD-DNST FIRE-HEALTH PAYMT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Pension Code to establish a Health Insurance Reserve in each pension fund. Directs each pension fund to pay from the Reserve at least annually the cost of health insurance for pensioners and their dependents. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. PENSION IMPACT NOTE The fiscal impact of HB 921 has not been determined, but could be significant. Individual funds' costs would vary, based on the number of individuals covered and their health care cost experience. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status