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In the heart of Appalachia, teachers, service personnel and other public employees tackle growing challenges in the work we do each day. While our mission is fulfilling, it can be incredibly draining and stressful. West Virginia public employees face a challenge that becomes more urgent each day: the need to stabilize the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). The state-administered health insurance plan is vital for teachers and school service personnel like us, along with state troopers and other public employees who dedicate their lives to serving our communities.

Proposed changes from PEIA for the upcoming year are:

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