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What you need to know about the State Health Benefits Plan in 2018

CWA has been on the cutting edge of trying to push back health care costs without cost-shifting.  Chapter 78 has harmed our members, caused healthcare to be too expensive, and has encouraged cost-shifting instead of cost containment. A new Administration and a reasonable Governor will hopefully lead to a more reasonable cost sharing on healthcare– but if you can, you should consider reducing your costs with these union-negotiated plans.

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0% Increase in SHBP Rates for 1/1/18 for Actives; Retiree Rates FALL; New PBM 1/1/18

0% Increase in SHBP Rates for 1/1/18 for Actives; Retiree Rates FALL; New PBM 1/1/18 No Change in Rates for Active Members; Retiree Rates Go Down    Effective January 1, 2018 there will be no increase in premiums for any…

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