DCRB retirees, the share of the premium they must pay will increase. Members with self +1 or family coverage will see their contribution rise from 25% to 40% of the premium. Members who cover only themselves (self-only) will continue to pay 25%.
General report identifies several retirement groups with potentially incorrect health or life insurance premiums.
Self-only 25% 25% Self + 1 25% 40% Self + family 25% 40% Retired MPDC officers. Retired DC firefighters. Retired DC teachers Retired DC government civilian employees Retired DC judges
Example of Self +1coverage is subject to the announced increase from 25% to 40%, here is what you would pay:
Current monthly premium $418.98. Projected new premium $670.37. Additional cost if the 40% rule applies+$251.39/month +$3,016.68 per year
I can say Federal only 10.9%. Federal employees and retirees average employee/retiree premium contribution increases 10.9% for 2027. Association of Retired Police Officers (AORP). AORP is the group that speaks for retired members and is the lead organization to push the Council for any changes that would lower these premiums again.
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