Chapter 2 - Life and Health Insurance Grant ProgramA. Authority. Mississippi Code, § 25-15-15, stipulates the State shall provide annually, through the Library Commission appropriation, funds to pay one hundred percent (100¢) of the cost of health insurance and fifty percent (50¢) of the cost of life insurance for employees of public libraries in Mississippi.B. Purpose. The Library Commission receives an annual General Fund appropriation from the Mississippi State Legislature which contains funding for the purpose of providing group life and health insurance for active public library employees through the "State Employees Insurance Fund." The program is administered by the Library Commission on behalf of public library employees eligible to receive insurance coverage. Miss. Code. tit. 16, pt. 185, ch. 2