Monday, March 21, 2011

Des Moines School Employees Health Care

Taxpayers foot the complete tab for health insurance for all full-time Des Moines school employees and their families, despite years of escalating costs, budget problems and failed efforts to get workers to contribute part of the tab for premiums out of pocket. According to The Des Moines register, health insurance premiums in the district topped $43 million last year, up 34% since 2004, and is about the salaries of 800-teachers. . The amount is equivalent to salaries for about 800 teachers.

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