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(III) meets salary and wage requirements
established by the commission;
(2) establishes a payroll deduction plan that satisfies §
125 of the internal revenue code;
(3) agrees to offer a bona fide wellness program, as
required by the commission; and
(4) meets any other requirements established by the
commission,
(B) a subsidy of health insurance premium contributions
made by a small employer:
(1) may not exceed the lower of:
(I) 50% of the small employer contribution; or
(II) an amount established by the commission; and
(2) may be calculated on a sliding scale.
(C) The Commission may alter the subsidy amount provided
under subsection (b) of this section according to the number of
employees of the small employer.
(d) The total amount of all subsidies provided under this
section shall be subject to the limitations of the state budget.
15-12A-04.
(A) A SMALL EMPLOYER THAT PROVIDES A SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH
BENEFIT PLAN THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT MAY BE
ELIGIBLE FOR A SUBSIDY UNDER THE PROGRAM IF:
(1) THE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN IS OFFERED WITH A WELLNESS
BENEFIT; AND
(2) THE SMALL EMPLOYER MEETS THE ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS UNDER § 15-12A-03 OF THIS SUBTITLE.
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