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Health premiums rise for state workers, teachers
Average increase for coverage 3.7 percent
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State employees and teachers will face an average premium increase of about 3.7 percent for coverage next year in the State Health Benefit Plan. The SHBP deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance and health plan options will remain the same as this year, the Georgia Department of Community Health said Thursday at an agency board meeting. The rate hikes for non-Medicare plans will depend on the insurance plan options that a member selects, DCH officials said.
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