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| Topic Started: Nov 3 2009, 09:51 PM (223 Views) | |
| LPS Reformer | Nov 3 2009, 09:51 PM Post #1 |
The schools exist to educate, not employ.
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---------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERINTENDENT: CAP HEALTH CARE PAYMENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------- LANSING, Mich. - Rather than placing all public employees in a single health care pool, a west Michigan school superintendent says the state should save money by capping government payments to health care plans or requiring employees to pay a percentage of the premium, according to a report in The Grand Rapids Press. Testifying before a committee of the state House of Representatives, Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Michael Shibler said that under his plan, legislators would set the percentage required of employees, but not choose the actual plan, The Press reported. Teachers and other workers could still bargain for the health plan of their choice, but would have to pay more out of pocket for more costly plans. Alternatively, Shibler testified, the state could cap the amount schools or other public entities are required to pay for health plans and require employees to pay the remainder, according to The Press. The caps and percentages could be adjusted for inflation each year. Shibler said his plan would not require the state to set up its own public employee health pool, an idea proposed by House Speaker Andy Dillon earlier this year, which Dillon said could save up to $900 million. Some public school districts already have negotiated contracts requiring teachers to pay part of their health insurance premium. Grand Rapids Public Schools teachers now pay $900 annually, The Press reported. ______ SOURCE: The Grand Rapids Press, "Rockford Superintendent pushes alternative to Speaker Dillon's plan to pool insurance for state employees," Oct. 29, 2009 http://blog.mlive.com/headoftheclass/2009/10/rockford_superintendent_pushes.html |
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| Whatever | Nov 4 2009, 10:49 AM Post #2 |
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LPS could save millions if they required all teachers/administrators to pay $900 per year for their insurance. It would save more per year than Randy's plan. |
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| LPS Reformer | Nov 4 2009, 07:36 PM Post #3 |
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The schools exist to educate, not employ.
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Randy has a plan? |
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| LPS Reformer | Nov 4 2009, 08:57 PM Post #4 |
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The schools exist to educate, not employ.
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Oh, I forgot.
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| SLIPPERY SLOPE | Nov 4 2009, 09:33 PM Post #5 |
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$900 per year is a drop in the bucket. Ask anyone who pays regular premiums for their insurance through their employer. |
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| Whatever | Nov 4 2009, 09:55 PM Post #6 |
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I pay more than that in 2 months with shit for coverage for a family. And I work for a large corporation. Let's get real here. What's more important, the education of our children or the benefits to employees? Oh, I forgot who contributes to the politicians campaigns.... the MEA Sorry, how forgetful of me to fail to realize what is more important to our legislators My Bad.............................So Sad |
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