By CHRISTOPHER WILLS, Associated Press | |
Associated Press |
Future state retirees will also have to pay under the legislation, part of a push to curb state spending on retirement benefits. That applies to roughly 200,000 people who already took government jobs with the understanding that they would not pay insurance premiums after retirement.
Exactly how much the additional expense will be isn't clear. Insurance rates will be negotiated with unions and approved by a legislative commission.
Gov.
The
In 2010, the state reduced pension benefits for future government employees. Quinn and legislative leaders are now negotiating over a plan to cut pension checks for current workers and retirees in an effort to shore up pension systems that are
The insurance legislation applies to state employees, university and community college staff, judges and legislators. Until now, the state has paid the health insurance premiums for retirees in those categories if they've worked a certain number of years. Retirees were still responsible for co-pays and deductibles.
The measure had bipartisan support.
"I have a lot of compassion for those people who retired anticipating a certain benefit that now may be changed somewhat," Senate Minority Leader
___
The bill is SB1313.
Online: http://www.ilga.gov
Copyright: | (c) 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
Wordcount: | 324 |
jason whitlock adele beach boys tony bennett joe walsh the civil wars paul mccartney
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.