Increased Medical Deductibles
Increased Medical Deductibles for Retired Union Workers
Union members who noticed an increase in their yearly health insurance deductibles following retirement may have legal recourse. Allegedly, some union contracts have been renegotiated to keep active members’ benefits the same, but to cut the healthcare coverage offered to retired union workers. This reduction in healthcare coverage may include increased yearly deductibles, which is the annual amount the retired member must pay for all or some services before the health plan provides payment.
In many instances, employees and unions cannot agree to cut the amount of healthcare coverage provided to members who retired under previous agreements. Therefore, union retirees who noted an increase in their yearly medical deductibles may be able to take legal action to seek compensation for these increased costs, among other damages.
Were your union healthcare benefits decreased following retirement? Find out if you can participate in a retired union member class action lawsuit to seek the recovery of expenses associated with increased yearly deductibles and other changes in coverage by completing our free case review form.