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The graded scale premium concept for retiree health care is moving through the legislature.  It means that employees hired after June 30, 2007, will pay a larger portion of the insurance premium for their retiree health care unless they have at least 30 years of service credit. 

This plan, SB 546-7, has passed the Michigan Senate on a largely party-line vote, with the exception being the “no” vote cast by Sen.Roger Kahn (R-Saginaw).  The House version, HB 4797 and 4798, is being worked on right now.  Members are urged to write or e-mail their State Representatives in opposition to House Bills 4797 & 4798. These bills will produce no savings to school districts for at least 20 years. They will, however, significantly effect future retirees.