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DC 37 Cutural Institutions Health and Security Plan Trust Benefits Cuts - The Details

Posted: March 2nd, 2009

The following is a list of benefits cut:.
1. Municipal Employees Legal Services Benefit ELIMINATED for both active and retired employees. No new cases will be opened after July 1st, 2009, but cases opened before July 1st, 2009 will be handled until resolved.
2. Disability: WAS- $275 per week up to 26 weeks maximum, NOW- $200 per week for up to 26 weeks maximum.
3. Death: WAS- $20,000, NOW- $10,000.
4. Accidental Death and Dismemberment: WAS- $20,000 accidental death; $10,000 up to $20,000 dismemberment, NOW- $10,000 accidental death; $5,000 up to $10,000 dismemberment.
5. Tuition Reimbursement: WAS- up to a maximum of $1500 per calendar year, NOW- up to $800 per calendar year

A full report, as presented by Robert Schirmer can be downloaded here.

National Day of Protest Against Health Insurance Corporations

Posted: June 18, 2008

Our country is in danger from a number of mergers in the healthcare field. Private Health Insurers (PHIs) are not so much in the business of providing healthcare for the members, but rather, making a profit for their shareholders. The GHI-HIP merger is just such a proposal. The result to the conversion would lead to greater administrative costs which would translate into higher premiums, deductibles and co-payments for subscribers. GHI/HIP privatization is a step in the wrong direction and it must be stopped!

On Friday, June 19th, 2008, in front of GHI 34th Avenue and 9th Street @ 5 PM protesters will gather to voice thier concerns. Information regarding the the merger will also be available at this event. If you can make it, make your voice heard.

GHI - HIP Merger

Posted: June 5, 2008

More specifics later...As of now, most city employees oppose the possiblitity of the merger between GHI and HIP on the grounds that this will amount to the privitization of two non-profit health management organizations. This could run the danger of increased premiums and cuts in benefits. Mayor Bloomberg opposes this, as well, as it is generally recognized as not in the best interest of city employees.