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North Carolina leads on retiree healthcare reform, but Connecticut may not have that option

North Carolina leads on retiree healthcare reform, but Connecticut may not have that option

By Marc E. Fitch February 13, 2020

Healthcare,PensionsOne Comment

North Carolina recently overhauled its retirement medical benefits for state employees – also known as OPEB – to relieve a growing $34.4 billion debt, according to a new report released by the Manhattan Institute, but

Study finds short-term improvements for Connecticut’s medical retirement benefits, possible long-term problems persist

Study finds short-term improvements for Connecticut’s medical retirement benefits, possible long-term problems persist

ByMarc E. Fitch October 15, 2019

Good Government,Healthcare,Uncategorized

A new study from the Manhattan Institute, a free-market think tank based in New York City, reported improvements for one of Connecticut’s underfunded long-term debts – namely its medical benefits for state retirees and teachers.