(a) An annuitant, as defined in subdivision (f) or (g) of Section 22760, may, upon assuming payment of the employee contribution, enroll in a health benefit plan or dental care plan without discrimination as to premium rates or benefit coverage, at which time the state shall assume payment of the employer contribution.

(b) The board has no duty to locate or notify any person who may be eligible to enroll pursuant to this section.

Terms Used In California Government Code 22817

  • Person: includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, corporation, or company. See California Government Code 17
  • State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Government Code 18

(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)