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Government Randy Yohe, Dec. 08, 2023

New PEIA Insurance Premium Increases Passed On Thursday

The Public Employees Insurance Agency finance board approved the increases after listening to public comment sessions around the state.

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Government Randy Yohe, Nov. 09, 2023

Justice Proposes State Employee Pay Raise To Offset PEIA Premium Increases

Gov. Jim Justice said that a proposed 5 percent pay raise for state employees and teachers would offset the higher premium.

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Government Caroline MacGregor, Mar. 28, 2023

First PEIA Public Hearing Draws Criticism

The first of four public hearings held by the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Monday drew criticism about changes to the plan. The embattled agency has struggled with fiscal solvency and most r...

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Government Randy Yohe, Mar. 04, 2023

House Passes PEIA Reform Legislation To Prevent Program Collapse

After more than three hours of passionate debate riddled with number crunching and tales of the haves and have nots, Senate Bill 268, meant to shore up the state’s Public Employees Insurance Agency passed with a 69 to 27 vote and four members absent.

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