Rising Health Insurance Costs Strain Public School Employees in Fitchburg
The article highlights the rising cost of health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket maximums for a family covered under Fitchburg Public Schools employee benefits. The family of five pays over $9,300 annually on premiums with an out-of-pocket maximum that increased by $1,000 to $4,000, impacting their household budget significantly despite a combined income of $160,000. This cost pressure reflects the broader trend of increasing health insurance expenses affecting public sector employees and their families.