The PEIA Finance Board met today and released the proposed plan for fiscal year 2026. This plan contains devastating 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!
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.
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