"Do I feed myself or do I buy my medication?" Local residents and leaders voice concerns over healthcare rate increases

"Do I feed myself or do I buy my medication?" Local residents and leaders voice concerns over healthcare rate increases

During a public meeting, the PEIA financial board invited workers from around the area to discuss new updates that may affect their health care plans in the future. The PEIA is proposing a 3 percent aggregate premium increase to employees, as well as a 200-dollar monthly spousal surcharge increase. Several residents stated concern about the potential effect on retirees, families, and those already struggling to make ends meet. What we have prop…