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‘We Are Begging Again’: As PEIA Considers Health Care Cost Hikes, State Employees Push Back

Under a new plan, state employees would have to pay more for health care, evoking feelings of concern, frustration and disappointment among many.

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Economy WVPB Staff,

State Workers Resist New Health Costs, Plus A Post-Election Talk, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, proposed updates to the health care plan for West Virginia state employees would raise premium and copay costs.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Public Employees Ask PEIA Not To Raise Rates

State employees had the opportunity Monday evening to make their voices heard about proposed rate increases to their health insurance.

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Government Curtis Tate,

Judge Holds Justice Coal Company In Civil Contempt, Threatens Fine

Southern Coal did not comply with a September court order to repay a Charleston insurance company more than $500,000 in workers’ compensation claims.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Free Guidance For West Virginia’s Uninsured On Jan. 9

Uninsured West Virginians can sign up for health insurance for free with trained counselors on January 9.

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