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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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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

Teachers, School Service Personnel Rally Ahead Of PEIA Hearing In Morgantown

Teachers and school service employees rallied Tuesday night ahead of a Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) hearing in Morgantown. PEIA is holding hearings ...

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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 Caroline MacGregor,

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...

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Government Randy Yohe,

PEIA 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.

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Government Randy Yohe,

PEIA 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.

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