The board shall provide for the coverage of the officers and employees of the district under the workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation disability, and unemployment insurance laws of the State of California.

Subject to such regulations and schedule of contributions of premiums as it shall determine, the board shall provide for group health and medical insurance for such officers and employees of the district who are members of the retirement system provided for by Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 101355) of this part and who request coverage under such insurance.