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AFT-WV and WVEA announce joint campaign to demand long-term PEIA stabilization

The PEIA Finance Board met today and released the proposed plan for fiscal year 2026. This plan contains devasting increases in premiums, copays, deductibles and out of pocket costs for education and public employees. 

Here's an overview of what the proposal would mean for employees: 

  • A 14% increase in premiums for active employees, 12% for retirees;
  • A 40% increase in deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for employees and non-Medicare retirees;
  • An expected increase in the spousal surcharge from $149 to $350; and
  • Other increases in copays – including therapy, ER, inpatient and pharmacy charges

The full PEIA Finance Plan for fiscal year 2026 will be available on PEIA's website at: https://peia.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx .


Join AFT-WV and WVEA in our collective action to demand solutions to PEIA without jeopardizing employees’ coverage, benefits, or ability to afford quality healthcare!


AFT WVEA PEIA Action Flyer

We need ALL members to take the following actions in our fight to stabilize PEIA: 

  • Click here to sign an online petition and share it with every education employee you know. 

  • Call legislators and committee chairs during the Interim Legislative Sessions on November 10-12 and December 8-10.  Click here to get a sample phone script and legislative contact information. 

  • Join AFT-WV and WVEA members (and other public employees) at the PEIA public hearings in November (dates and locations listed below). Meet at the front entrance of each hearing at 5:15 p.m. to rally for PEIA. Signs and banners are encouraged! Sign up to speak to the Finance Board and tell them how these proposed changes will hurt your family.

  • Click here for a flyer
    detailing the actions needed to fight for the long-term stabilization for PEIA and share with your colleagues. 



PEIA Hearing Dates and Locations

For all dates: 

Registration:  5:30-6pm
Hearing begins:  6pm


Nov. 7, 2024    Beckley    

Beckley-Raleigh Convention Center    200 Armory Drive     Beckley, WV 25801                                                                  


Nov. 12, 2024    Martinsburg    

Holiday Inn Martinsburg
301 Foxcroft Avenue
Martinsburg, WV 25401    


Nov. 14, 2024    Wheeling    

The Highlands Event Center
355 Wharton Circle, Suite 253
Triadelphia, WV 26059   


Nov. 18, 2024    Virtual Town Hall    

Join by computer or smartphone
Link: meet.google.com/fxe-wtgm-peg
Join by phone
Phone Number: 1-413-350-0825‬​
PIN Number:  ‪426 346 783‬#    No Registration Period.


Nov. 19, 2024    Morgantown    

The Erickson Alumni Center
1 Alumni Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506  


Nov. 21, 2024    Charleston    

The Culture Center
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305   
 






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