Dearborn Teachers Approve New Health Care Plan
Interesting story in today’s edition of the Detroit Free Press. The paper is reporting that Dearborn teachers have approved a contract that gives the union full control of their health plan and such vexing decisions as coverage levels and co-pay amounts.
It’s a first-ever twist, in line with Gov. Rick Snyder’s idea that public employees should pay more toward their health insurance.
Under the agreement, Dearborn Public Schools has capped its contribution at $12,000 per employee, and the union will have to run the health plan and figure out how to best spend the money.
The paper says it’s a risky move for the union, which would have tough decisions if the plan goes over-budget. On the other hand, the plan would bank any savings to cover future cost increases.
Read the full story HERE.
May 7th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
We must salute the Dearborn teachers for taking this historic first step. It is interesting that there isn’t one such plan for the whole state, covering all the teachers.