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NH retiree health plan increases

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On Tuesday, October 20 the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee voted to increase prescription co-pays for all state retirees.

The co-pay increase is one of several proposed measures to close a roughly $10 million projected deficit in the retiree health insurance program.

According to the Department of Administrative Services, the deficit is due to under-funding from the legislature and an increase in the number of high-cost specialty drugs available to patients.

Supporters of the co-pay increase argue that $5 to $10 per prescription is a reasonable price for retirees to pay to keep their health insurance solvent.

Opponents, including Gov. Maggie Hassan, argue that New Hampshire's seniors can not afford a co-pay increase. Hassan proposed covering the deficit with funds from a variety of other state departments.  

The Committee will meet again in November to discuss several other proposals to cover the deficit, from increasing premiums to establishing a limited network of providers.

How do you think the state should cover the projected deficit in retiree health insurance? Comment below!

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