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Has any district found a more affordable alternative to MESSA that still offers great benefits for health insurance, dental, and vision? My district spends 1341 a month for each employee, and we're at a point where we're going to start having to cut positions if we can't get the insurance costs under control. Has anyone found a cheaper alternative? How much do you have to pay each month for your insurance? Any information would be very much appreciated.
mathnerd On 4/07/10, M wrote: > Has any district found a more affordable alternative to > MESSA that still offers great benefits for health > insurance, dental, and vision? My district spends 1341 a > month for each employee, and we're at a point where we're > going to start having to cut positions if we can't get the > insurance costs und...See More
May 14, 2010
choogasian Yes! There are several alternative plans available that can closely match MESSA benefits. Districts can purchase a high- deductible health plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield or other carriers, and self-insure the nice "extra" benefits that MESSA provides, as well as the deductible expenses. If teachers have to contribute to the insurance premium, mov...See More
May 19, 2010
. On 4/07/10, M wrote: > Has any district found a more affordable alternative to > MESSA that still offers great benefits for health > insurance, dental, and vision? My district spends 1341 a > month for each employee, and we're at a point where we're > going to start having to cut positions if we can't get the > insurance costs und...See More
May 19, 2010


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