Legislation : Public Health Insurance Resolution

North Dakota Public Health Association Resolution Supporting State Agency Status of District Health Units for Health Insurance Premiums

Whereas, the provision of a local public health infrastructure is a desirable outcome of state government; and

Whereas, a public health workforce is needed to support that infrastructure; and

Whereas, the health insurance provided by the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) is an incentive to recruit and retain that workforce; and

Whereas, the proposed change in rates by PERS would negatively affect that recruitment and retention;

Therefore, be it resolved that the North Dakota Public Health Association:
Supports the maintenance of state agency status of district health units for purposes of health insurance premiums.

Adopted by North Dakota Public Health Association, June 21, 2006