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University Employees Dealing With Frozen Medical Claims
Union leaders are dealing with concerns from some members that some self-insured health plan payments for state employees have been halted as a result of the state budget impasse. Four providers are asking members to upfront at the time of an appointment, and will be reimbursed later.