By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
BEACON FALLS The Region 16 Board of Education has reached terms on a new, three-year contract with the union that represents secretaries, nurses, custodians and other support staff in the district.
The school board on May 12 unanimously approved the contract with the United Public Service Employees Union Local 424. The union represents about 150 employees in the region, which is comprised of Beacon Falls and Prospect. The union also represents paraprofessionals, maintenance staff, cafeteria workers, security staff and technical support technicians.
The contract covers from July 1 through June 30, 2024. Under the contract, employees will receive a 2.5% raise in the first year, but won’t move up a step on the salary scale. In the second and third year, employees will get a 2% raise and move up a step.
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Employees have become more focused on their financial health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, American workers are paying closer attention to their workplace benefits. A recent consumer survey from Voya shows that nearly 6 in 10 benefit-eligible employees (56%) spent more time reviewing their benefits offered by their employer during their most recent open enrollment period.(1)
This is good news and totally understandable: American workers want to protect the health of their families and select benefits coverage at a price they can afford. Industry research shows health care costs are rising twice as fast as incomes,(2) which means now more than ever it’s important not to overspend on health benefits. However, employee bias toward certain health plans could be influencing their decision, which could lead to overspending on health care and also hurt their future retirement savings.
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by Nyamekye Daniel, The Center Square | May 06, 2021 08:30 AM Print this article
The North Carolina Senate nearly unanimously approved three health care consumer protection bills Wednesday.
Senate Bill 505 would require health care facilities to notify patients of any health care providers at the facility who may not be in the patients insurance network.
Sponsors of SB 505 said the measure would reduce surprise bills, which often result from emergency room or urgent care visits at facilities that are covered by patients insurance plans but are treated by a physician or medical professional who is not within the insurer s network.
The insurance company could opt out of paying for the services, and patients could end up being billed by the provider, oftentimes weeks later.