With just a week to go, about 12 percent of Connecticut state employees have not yet complied with a rule requiring participation in a cost-savings healthcare program, according to a CBS News report.
State Controller Kevin Lembo said his office has been sending letters and emails to convince workers to adhere to the May 31 deadline. The requirement is part of a program that aims to improve long-term care and slash medical costs for the state. Employees must inform the state by May 31 that they've made appointments for dental or medical procedures and have the work done by Dec. 31.
Failure to comply with the rule will result in a premium of $100 a month in addition to the regular premium. As of Wednesday, about 5,000 workers had not complied.
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State Controller Kevin Lembo said his office has been sending letters and emails to convince workers to adhere to the May 31 deadline. The requirement is part of a program that aims to improve long-term care and slash medical costs for the state. Employees must inform the state by May 31 that they've made appointments for dental or medical procedures and have the work done by Dec. 31.
Failure to comply with the rule will result in a premium of $100 a month in addition to the regular premium. As of Wednesday, about 5,000 workers had not complied.
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