An act ratifying the First Renewal of Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; First Renewal of Group Vision Insurance; Third Renewal
Sponsored By: Milton E. Potter
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Renewed insurance for Virgin Islands public workers
Beginning October 1, 2026, the law approves Standard Insurance Company's first renewals of group vision and life insurance, including accidental death and dismemberment coverage. It also approves Cigna's third medical insurance renewal through the government program for officers, employees, retirees, and dependents. Medical participants include Frederiksted Health Care, the Virgin Islands Port Authority, University of the Virgin Islands, and Virgin Islands Housing Authority. Nonprofits can participate in medical coverage only if the Government defines them as eligible. The available text does not state benefit amounts, premiums, or how long these renewals last.
Renewed optional insurance for public workers
Beginning October 1, 2026, the law approves Cigna's second renewal of optional critical illness, accident, and hospital care insurance. Employees choose whether to enroll and pay for this coverage themselves. Participating employers include the Government, Frederiksted Health Care, Virgin Islands Port Authority, University of the Virgin Islands, and Virgin Islands Housing Authority. Nonprofits can participate only if the Government defines them as eligible. The available text does not state benefits, premiums, or how long the renewal lasts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Milton E. Potter
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
9/30/2026legislatureTo Governor
9/28/2026legislatureFloor
9/25/2026legislatureIntroduced
9/21/2026legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
9/30/2026
Governor's Message
9/30/2026
Bill Text
9/21/2026
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