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Council discussion highlights retiree health-plan change, call for attorney general opinion
Summary
City meeting participants discussed a proposed change to a retiree health plan, noting about 1,000 retirees already enrolled, possible legal questions and examples from other Louisiana municipalities. Staff said they would seek an attorney general—s opinion; no formal vote was recorded.
A discussion at the Baton Rouge City Council meeting centered on a proposed change to a retiree health plan and whether the city should seek an opinion from the Louisiana attorney general on the legality of the change.
Council members and meeting participants said the plan was designed to complement the city—s existing coverage and that the city pays substantial dollars to support the plan so benefits can be higher than the current plan. One participant said about 1,000 retirees are already enrolled in the program.
The issue drew attention to legal risk and the options available to retirees. "I wanna emphasize this: this body that's saying we…
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