Section 9-3-105 - Reduction in force; defined; maintenance of medical benefits(a) As used in this section, "reduction in force" means the involuntary separation of any employee from state employment because of a shortfall of funding, lack of work or organizational changes requiring a reduction in the number of positions of state employment. (b) The state's share of the health insurance benefits under the group insurance plan for state employees shall be maintained by the state for any state employee separated from employment because of a reduction in force for a period of six (6) months following separation or until the separated employee acquires employment, whichever first occurs.