qualified State or local government retirement system
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
For purposes of subparagraph (B)(i)(I), the term “qualified State or local government retirement system” means a retirement system that—
(i) is established or maintained by a State or political subdivision thereof, or an agency or instrumentality of one or more States or political subdivisions thereof;
(ii) covers positions of some or all employees of such a State, subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; and
(iii) does not adjust cash retirement benefits based on eligibility for a reduction in premium under this paragraph.
Source
- 2000–present42 U.S.C. § 1395IThe Public Health and Welfare · Hospital insurance benefits for uninsured elderly individuals not otherwise eligible · in this part
For purposes of subparagraph (B)(i)(I), the term “qualified State or local government retirement system” means a retirement system that—
(i) is established or maintained by a State or political subdivision thereof, or an agency or instrumentality of one or more States or political subdivisions thereof;
(ii) covers positions of some or all employees of such a State, subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; and
(iii) does not adjust cash retirement benefits based on eligibility for a reduction in premium under this paragraph.
Payment of the monthly premiums on behalf of any individual who meets the conditions of subsection (a) of this section may be made by any public or private agency or organization under a contract or other arrangement entered into between it and the Secretary if the Secretary determines that payment of such premiums under such contract or arrangement is administratively feasible.
Amounts paid to the Secretary for coverage under this section shall be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund.
Source
- 1997–200042 U.S.C. § 1395IThe Public Health and Welfare · Hospital insurance benefits for uninsured elderly individuals not otherwise eligible · in this part