Substance abuse insurance parity.

06LSO-0179.C1

FISCAL NOTE

This legislation impacts the Employees' Group Insurance Plan offered by the State.  The plan must include coverage mandated by Wyoming insurance laws.

	FY 2007	FY 2008	FY 2009
NON-ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT
Anticipated Revenue Increase:
ENTERPRISE FUND	34,872	44,358	49,370

Source of revenue increase:

Employee contributions – 15% payroll deduction

Anticipated Expenditure Increase:
ENTERPRISE FUND	232,482	295,717	329,133

Source of Expenditure Increase:

Expanded benefits for substance abuse coverage

Assumptions:

It is assumed the difference between the 15% employee contribution revenue increase and the anticipated expenditure increase will be funded through increased employer contributions utilizing general funds, federal funds, and other funds, provided that the Legislature continues the 85% employer contribution levels.

Prepared by:   Don Richards, LSO           Phone:  777-7881

(Information provided by Ralph Hayes, Employees' Group Insurance; phone:  777-5440.)