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SRC's Move, By the Numbers

The School Reform Commission's actions Monday will change health care for PFT members several ways: PFT members who get medical coverage from the district will have to help pay for its cost beginning Dec. 15. Now, most members pay nothing.

The School Reform Commission's actions Monday will change health care for PFT members several ways:

PFT members who get medical coverage from the district will have to help pay for its cost beginning Dec. 15. Now, most members pay nothing.

A member earning less than $25,000 a year will pay 5 percent of the cost of the individual plan premium.

Members earning $25,000-$50,000 per year will contribute 10 percent of the cost for an individual plan.

Members earning more than $55,000 will contribute 13 percent of the cost for individual coverage.

Officials said the changes would result in payroll deductions of $20 to $71 per month, depending on income.

For family coverage, the deduction will range from $77 to $200 per month.

PFT members who enroll a spouse or domestic partner in the district medical plan when that person has another plan available will pay $70 per month.

PFT members who decline coverage from the district will no longer receive "opt out" payments from the district.

SOURCE: School District of Philadelphia

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