SEGIP’s health care proposals include huge increases for members & their families
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If SEGIP has its way, MAPE members and their families’ health care premiums could go up over 200% by January, and out-of-pocket costs could increase by two-thirds.
Granted, these are initial, not final, proposals. But nonetheless they are larger concessions than we have seen in many years. The only way to make sure we protect our health insurance is to band together and let MMB know we are ready to fight. We will fight like we always have: together and with solidarity.
If no changes are made, premiums are projected to go up 16.8% in 2026 and 12.8% in 2027. This is a result of health care inflation and missed projections by MMB’s consultants. It is not fair to balance the budget on the backs of the workers who keep the state running.
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Single premiums per month 2025: $41.84 2026 (if no change to cost sharing): $48.87 2026 (Employer’s proposal): $127.05 160% increase |
Family premiums per month 2025: $285.42 2026 (no change): $333.57 2026 (Employer’s proposal): $506.40 77% increase |
EXAMPLE
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Cost Level 2
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Current |
Employer Proposal |
Percentage Increase |
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Deductible |
$400/$800 |
$1,000/$2,000 |
150% |
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Out of Pocket Max |
$1,700/$3,400 |
$2,500/$5,000 |
50% |
|
Outpatient Surgery Copay |
$120 |
$300 |
150% |
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Inpatient Surgery Copay |
$200 |
$400 |
100% |
|
ER Copay |
$125 |
$350 |
175% |
|
Rx Tier 1 Copay |
$18 |
$30 |
67% |
|
RX Tier 2 Copay |
$30 |
$75 |
150% |
|
Rx Tier 3 Copay |
$55 |
$150 |
173% |
|
Rx Deductible |
$0 |
$250 |
infinity |
|
Rx Out of Pocket Max |
$1,050/$2,100 |
$1,500/$3,000 |
65% |
Over the next month, we’ll be negotiating these changes in coalition with other unions. It’s still extremely likely that we will be trying to fight off management proposals all the way to the end of our own negotiations. To win this battle, we need your help! Here’s what you can do today:
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Recruit others to join your CAT
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Call your legislator to demand more revenue in the budget for fully funded agencies
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Attend one of our upcoming Strike Education sessions (registration will open soon)
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Join actions that are happening in your locals
Check out MAPE’s website, www.mape.org, for the latest information.