The Public Employees Insurance Agency is examining the potential financial effect of a bill requiring pricing and payment transparency from pharmacy benefits managers. That is expected to […]
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PEIA Finance Board approves premium increases for coming year
The finance board for West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency approved another round of significant premium increases, with union leaders warning that the costs are likely to […]
PEIA Finance Board hears comments against proposed increases while in Charleston
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — For the fourth time this month, the Finance Board for the Public Employees Insurance Agency took public comments regarding the proposed premium […]
50 express concerns, blame lawmakers for PEIA increases
BY MIKE NOLTING About 50 people attended the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board meeting regarding proposed premium increases in Morgantown Thursday evening. Members of the public […]
Justice to push for pay raises for state workers
Gov. Jim Justice says he’ll advocate for a 5% pay raise for state employees and educators who are experiencing increased insurance costs. “I’m absolutely going to put […]
PEIA proposes premium increases for state, local employees
CHARLESTON — The Public Employees Insurance Agency is considering significant premium increases for the coming year. The PEIA Finance Board is proposing: The changes, which were outlined […]
Finance board for state insurer goes with straight premium increases
The board overseeing finances for the Public Employees Insurance Agency went ahead with straight premium increases to get in line with recently passed legislation. The finance board […]
Concerns voiced over state employee health insurance bill
BY MIKE NOLTING About 25 people attended the Morgantown Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) meeting Tuesday night. Those who spoke expressed concerns about cost and a lack […]
PEIA to hold public hearings on premium increases
CHARLESTON — Workers who have state insurance can have some say-so this week about three options that will all hit their pocketbooks. “They’re pretty huge increases for […]
PEIA board takes plan options on the road
CHARLESTON — The agency that oversees insurance for public employees is taking three new plan options on the road because of new legislation that will raise costs. […]
