CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice acknowledged three inter-related bills with financial significance at a ceremonial signing of a budget bill, a bill making changes to the insurance […]
Tag: Public Employees Insurance Agency
Senators concur with PEIA bill
CHARLESTON — Senators accepted some changes that delegates made to a broad-ranging bill affecting insurance for public employees, and then they moved ahead with final passage of […]
Delegates pass bill changing insurance finances for public employees
CHARLESTON — Delegates passed a bill making big changes to the insurance program for public employees after more than three hours of Saturday session debate. And delegates […]
As PEIA bill moves to brink of House passage, union leaders air concerns
CHARLESTON — Union leaders gathered on the front steps of the House of Delegates to push back on a bill affecting insurance for public employees, but the […]
House starts on PEIA bill
Delegates started moving a bill making several changes to the insurance plan for public employees, Gov. Jim Justice praised lawmakers for their work on the plan, and […]
The PEIA fix is tough medicine
West Virginia’s health insurance program for government employees and their spouses is our state’s version of the “third rail of politics.” It is frequently considered untouchable, like […]
PEIA bill swiftly moves from Senate Finance Committee to the floor
Without any discussion or questions, the Senate Finance Committee advanced a broad-ranging bill affecting the Public Employees Insurance Agency, although the bill had been explored by other […]
New PEIA bill under examination
A bill that would change some aspects of the Public Employees Insurance Agency is under the microscope. “I’ll tell you, this is a PEIA overhaul bill,” said […]
Guest essay: Reimbursing below cost weakens hospitals
by David L. Ramsey Vandalia Health System, made up of Charleston Area Medical Center Health System and Mon Health System, has nine hospitals (plus three affiliated hospitals), […]
Senators start considering legislation affecting insurance for public employees
Senate Health Committee members kicked off consideration of a bill that would make changes to several aspects of the Public Employees Insurance Agency. Senate Bill 268 makes […]
