Fairfax County Proposed Health Insurance Changes

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1. Are you a member of FCGEU?

Are you a member of FCGEU?   Yes No

2. Are you aware that Health Insurance premiums for 2011 will increase anywhere from 7.3% to 24% depending on the coverage that you have?

Are you aware that Health Insurance premiums for 2011 will increase anywhere from 7.3% to 24% depending on the coverage that you have?   Yes, I'm aware. I didn't know.

3. The county has offered two options for 2011, keep what we have or change the plans, eliminating the Preferred Blue PPO and adding a Cigna Low Cost plan. Considering that the new plans will still have premium increases of 7.3% to 20%, increased co-pays for specialists, emergency room visits, increased out-of-pocket costs for out of network services, and other items, how likely are you to support the new plans?

The county has offered two options for 2011, keep what we have or change the plans, eliminating the Preferred Blue PPO and adding a Cigna Low Cost plan. Considering that the new plans will still have premium increases of 7.3% to 20%, increased co-pays for specialists, emergency room visits, increased out-of-pocket costs for out of network services, and other items, how likely are you to support the new plans?   Highly Likely Somewhat Likely Not Very Likely Highly Unlikely Haven't Decided

4. How important is Emergency room co-pays to you and your family? (Currently $50, proposed $150 with new plans).

How important is Emergency room co-pays to you and your family? (Currently $50, proposed $150 with new plans).   Very Important Somewhat Important Not Very Important Unimportant Undecided

5. Are you familiar with the Health Care Trust Fund?

Are you familiar with the Health Care Trust Fund?   Yes No

6. Were you aware the county executive removed $7 million dollars from the Health Care Trust fund in FY2009 to pay for a DIT upgrade; monies that could have remained in the fund and helped offset premium increases to employees?

Were you aware the county executive removed $7 million dollars from the Health Care Trust fund in FY2009 to pay for a DIT upgrade; monies that could have remained in the fund and helped offset premium increases to employees?   I knew this I was not aware

7. Should FCGEU advocate to have a Board oversee the Health Care Trust fund and create by-laws that would prevent removal of funds without Board approval?

Should FCGEU advocate to have a Board oversee the Health Care Trust fund and create by-laws that would prevent removal of funds without Board approval?   Yes No

8. The County Executive has proposed a two pay period holiday for employees with the Carry over Budget, would you rather see this money used to offset premium increase?

The County Executive has proposed a two pay period holiday for employees with the Carry over Budget, would you rather see this money used to offset premium increase?   Yes No