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PEIA Finance Board approves premium increases for coming year

The finance board for West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency approved another round of significant premium increases, with union leaders warning that the costs are likely to affect morale. “There are other places, especially with our borders, where they can go and where the ...

50 express concerns, blame lawmakers for PEIA increases

BY MIKE NOLTING About 50 people attended the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board meeting regarding proposed premium increases in Morgantown Thursday evening. Members of the public and Delegate Evan Hansen (D-Monongalia) blame actions taken during the last legislative session ...

PEIA sticker shock

People covered by PEIA are looking at another increase for the coming fiscal year — 10%-13% depending on certain individual factors. This, after the 24.2% increase plus the $147 per month spousal surcharge approved in March for FY 2024. According to the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, ...