84-1604.01.

Certain blind persons; eligibility.

Any person who is blind as defined in section 71-8603 and who provides services under contract to the State of Nebraska to a disabled person as defined in section 68-1503 shall be afforded the opportunity to enroll in the state employees group health insurance program until age sixty-five. Eligible persons electing this option shall be responsible for the entire premium cost and an administrative fee consistent with that allowed by federal guidelines for continuation of health insurance.