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Resident says Kaiser premium jump felt punitive; commissioners say negotiations continue
Summary
A resident told commissioners that an employee Kaiser premium rose from $88.46 to $303.20 after a Dec. 30 benefits email; commissioners said negotiations with the Employees Association remain ongoing and staff will review prior public records.
A Happy Valley resident told the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 13 that an abrupt jump in the employee Kaiser monthly premium — from $88.46 to $303.20 — felt punitive and was not adequately communicated during open enrollment.
Natalie Lutmer, who identified herself as from Happy Valley, said she received a benefits email on Dec. 30 that stated, "the new employee monthly Kaiser premium will be $303.2 as compared to $88.46 that was communicated in open enrollment." She…
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