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Council approves modest changes to retiree Medicare Advantage plan to cut city costs by about $52,000
Summary
The Eastpointe City Council approved changes to retiree Medicare Advantage plan cost‑sharing that increase a deductible and certain copays; staff said the change will save about $52,000 annually while leaving maximum out‑of‑pocket protections intact.
The Eastpointe City Council voted May 6 to modify retiree Medicare Advantage plan cost‑sharing by increasing some deductibles and copays, a move city staff said would reduce the city’s cost by roughly $52,000 annually.
Finance Director Mister Blum told council the proposed changes would raise the annual deductible from $750 to $1,000, keep the coinsurance percentage the same and increase several point‑of‑service copays: emergency room visits from $75 to $90, urgent care visits from $20 to $40,…
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