Ryan Holderman: Active and retired teachers need to unite and actively lobby for the passage of Ohio House Bill 315

From Ryan Holderman, May 21, 2008
Subject: What to expect.
Dear Colleagues:

Ohio's teachers are facing a crisis in health care expenses when they retire. While employed, most teachers enjoy excellent health care coverage at minimal cost due to the provisions of negotiated contracts with their school system.

Upon retirement the cost of health care increases significantly particularly for those who have not yet reached age 65.

The following information is based on 2008 MONTHLY premiums for coverage available to retirees in our area of Ohio:

Medical Mutual Basic Plan (all are based on 30 years of service)

Retiree: $111

Spouse: $362

Child: $130

Aetna Basic Plan:

Retiree: $145

Spouse: $388

Child: $130

Medical Mutual PPO:

Retiree: $181

Spouse: $669

Child: $209

Aetna PPO:

Retiree: $235

Spouse: $717

Child: $209

It is estimated that health care costs for 2009 will increase 13%.

All teachers nearing retirement need to be aware of the financial burden they will face for health care upon retirement.

Active and retired teachers need to unite and actively lobby for the passage of Ohio House Bill 315!

Sincerely:

Ryan Holderman

PS: Please pass this information on to your colleagues!