If a county officer or employee can demonstrate to the county commission of a condition which will leave the officer or employee uninsurable upon termination of employment with the county and elects not to participate in the group hospital, medical, or health insurance plans authorized by §§ 7-8-26 and 7-8-26.1, the board of county commissioners may enter into individual hospital, medical, or health contracts to provide for the protection and benefit of the officer or employee and the officer or employee’s immediate family. The board may pay all or part of the necessary premiums for the coverage of the officer or employee and the officer or employee’s immediate family. However, the monthly premium for an individual contract may not exceed the monthly premium for the group plan established in the county pursuant to §§ 7-8-26 and 7-8-26.1.

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Source: SL 1984, ch 45; SL 2016, ch 44, § 6.