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County employees tell commissioners Kaiser premiums jumped from $88.46 to $303.20; bargaining cited as reason details are limited
Summary
Two county employees testified that Kaiser premiums for EA members increased sharply and were deducted from paychecks. Commissioners acknowledged the impact but said bargaining limits what they can disclose.
Two Clackamas County employees told the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 30 that Kaiser Permanente monthly premiums for EA (employee association) members increased from $88.46 to $303.20 and that the higher amount was deducted from paychecks.
Natalie Lutmer, who identified herself as a county employee, said the premium increase of $214.75 was taken from her January paychecks with two days' notice and that the deduction has forced her to use leave time and…
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