TAKE ACTION: We Oppose Cuts to Health Care
The Assembly Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees are scheduled to discuss the PEBP budget on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at 8am. This is an important opportunity for AFSCME members to continue vocalizing our opposition to cuts to our health care and push the legislature to restore funding for our insurance plans.
It is up to us, the workers, to push the state to do the right thing and not cut out health care. With a strong, united voice we can fight back on these cuts and make the changes we deserve.
Read below on what to say, how to watch the hearing, and how to register to give remarks.
The talking points for this meeting are specific: We oppose the cuts by PEBP to our healthinsurance plans. We ask the Legislature to restore funding for our health care from PEBP plan design cuts. With PEBP reserves and aid from the American Rescue Plan, there mustbe a way to avoid cuts to our health care during a pandemic.
Most importantly: share how cuts to health care coverage and how more out-of-pocket costs will affect you and your family, and your ability to do your job.
What’s at stake:
17% increase in deductibles for those on the CDHP plan
28% increase in out-of-pocket max for those on the CDHP plan
Cutting the HSA contribution for those on the CDHP plan
Establishing a deductible for those on the EPO/HMO plan
Establishing a 20% coinsurance for those on the EPO/HMO plan
40% reduction on Basic Life Insurance
Eliminating the Long-Term Disability benefit
WHAT TO SAY:
Write down your statement so you can clearly state your position. Each speaker will have 2 minutes, so writing your statement down will help you keep your message concise. Here are some points to include:
Introduce yourself as a state employee and member of AFSCME Local 4041.
We oppose the cuts by PEBP to our health insurance plans.
We ask the Legislature to restore funding for our health care from PEBP plan design cuts. With PEBP reserves and aid from the American Rescue Plan, there must be a way to avoid cuts to our health care during a pandemic.
Most importantly: share how cuts to health care coverage and how more out-of-pocket costs will affect you and your family, and your ability to do your job.
HOW TO REGISTER
The April 6 Ways and Means/Finance Joint Commitee meeting can be viewed on this YouTube channel.
To speak at the meeting against health care cuts, you must register. Click here to register and follow the process outlined below:
- Fill out the form with your first and last name, phone number you are calling from, and email address.
- Select “Agenda Item” for “Are you here for an agenda item or for public comment?”
- For Agenda item, select Budget 1390
- For Position, select Oppose
- For Representing, type in AFSCME Local 4041
- Select the check box that says “I wish to speak on this item”
Please note: we do not know what time the public may be asked to speak on this item, but you can follow along with the hearing at the YouTube channel linked here.
You may also submit public comment in writing by sending your statement to SenFIN@sen.state.nv.us
You may also submit your opinion on a bill or resolution by using the Opinions application at: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Opinions/81st2021/