New York 10/13/2011 3:27:57 AM
News / Law

Union Retirees Suffering a Cut in Health Benefits May Have Legal Recourse

The attorneys working with Class Action.org would like to hear from retired union workers who noticed a cut in healthcare coverage following a new contract negotiation between their union and former employer. Potentially, these individuals may be able to participate in a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for expenses associated with this reduction in medical insurance benefits. If you have noticed that your co-pays, prescription drug costs, medical deductibles, monthly premiums, out-of-pocket maximums, or other health care costs have increased under your union retiree health benefits plan, you may have legal recourse. Find out if you can seek compensation for your increased healthcare expenses by completing the free, no obligation case review form offered at http://www.classaction.org/union-retiree-health-benefits.html

In many instances, companies and unions cannot negotiate new contracts which decrease the union retiree health benefits of those who retired under previous labor agreements. However, it has been alleged that some union members have suffered a decrease in healthcare coverage after a new contract, on which they were not allowed to vote, was negotiated. During the negotiations, union retiree health benefits were reportedly cut, without any increase in their pensions, but active employee benefits were kept the same. Allegedly, in some instances, union members who were hesitant to accept the new agreements were given signing bonuses.  

If your union retiree health benefits were cut, you may have legal recourse to seek compensation for the costs associated with increased co-pays, prescription drug costs, monthly premiums, yearly deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. To find out if you are eligible, visit Class Action.org today for free evaluation of your claim. The attorneys working with the site are providing this online consultation at no cost and with no obligation and remain committed to protecting the rights of union members who were wrongfully denied their healthcare benefits. 

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