Some of the proposed changes are:
Healthcare & Prescription:
Doctor co-pay increase 33%
Yearly deductible increase 300%
Cost of single family coverage increase 500%
Spouse premium increase $100 per month
Family dental deductible increase 200%
Dental benefits slashed 10%
Prescriptions for generic increase 100%, preferred 400%, non-preferred 300% 90 day maintenance reduced to 60 day and co-pay increase 300%
Retirement:
Increased retirement from 2 yrs of service to 30 yrs for all new employees
Eliminate option for retiring at 55
Increase Drop-Age to age 57
Dramatically increase retiree health insurance
We were very successful in getting many signatures-from AFT members and non-AFT members. The petitions will be presented to the Honorable Gov. Bob Riley and state legislators in hopes that they will defeat the proposed healthcare and retirement increases/changes. AFT CONTINUES TO WORK FOR YOU.
If you have not signed the petition please contact the office at 251-432-2401