W.Va. Biscuit Voted ‘South’s Best’
Tudor’s "Mountaineer” biscuit was named “The South’s Best Biscuit” in an online poll contest held by Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine.
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First PEIA Public Hearing Draws Criticism
The first of four public hearings held by the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Monday drew criticism about changes to the plan. The embattled agency has struggled with fiscal solvency and most r...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPEIA On Track For Short-Term Funding, Long-Term Fears
A finalized PEIA fiscal plan has no premium increases in 2023 and 2024 for state employees or retirees.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPEIA Faces Long-Term Funding Challenges
A five year outlook published by the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) keeps state employee premiums at zero through 2027, but anticipates transferring in more than $375 million in public funds to shore up the program.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. PEIA Addressing Funding Challenges
After a major financial shortfall, the Public Employees Insurance Agency is working on shoring up its future funding.
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Tiered Raise Sought for West Virginia Public Workers’ Insurance Program
Gov. Jim Justice is seeking a $2,700 increase in the tiers for health insurance premiums to avoid bumping teachers and other public employees into higher…
Continue Reading Take Me to More News$50M in Health Insurance Cuts Approved for Public Employees
The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency has approved more than $50 million in 2017-18 health insurance plan benefits cuts for state and public…
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