Legislative Analyst's Office: Retiree Health Newshttp://www.lao.ca.gov/retireehealth/rethealth.aspxThe latest Retiree Health News and Reports from the Legislative Analyst's OfficeRetiree HealthWashington Supreme Court rules port retirees have vested right to benefitsThe "case could change the way employers provide and negotiate health care in Washington," article notes.http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=454Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthStanislaus County, CA supervisor looks to cut stipend for retiree benefitsThe "Revokable Health Benefits Subsidy" may be cut due to county retirement system's weak investment returns.http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=453Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthLAO notes lower-than-usual increase in California's 2008-09 OPEB expensesThe relatively low premium rise will affect the state's next retiree health actuarial valuation favorably, LAO says.http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=452Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthUnited Nations faces $4.9 billion retiree health care liability"So far," Fox News reports, "the U.N. has not made up its mind what to do about the…issue."http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=447Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthEugene, OR utility and employees reach settlement on retiree benefitsEmployees had claimed that utility had reduced OPEB benefits improperly. Plan reduces unfunded liability by over half.http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=448Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthColumnist attributes Alameda, CA firefighter impasse to retiree health costOn top of $2.1 million in current OPEB expenses, an added $2.4 million per year may be needed to pay off liabilities.http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=449Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthCosts for retirees before age 65 are "skyrocketing," report findsWith employers continuing to exit retiree health benefits, "pre-65 retirees…shoulder the cost burden," study says.http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=445Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthNevada retiree health benefits threaten other programs, study saysA Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce study concludes services from education to public safety "will suffer."http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=443Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthResearchers release easy reference guide to state retiree health programsGuide includes such details as eligibility requirements and the costs for state employees and governments.http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=450Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMTRetiree HealthDrug co-pay increase for retired teachers rejected in New JerseyInstead, board increases maximum amount any employee can pay out-of-pocket each year, affecting fewer retirees.http://www.lao.ca.gov/RetireeHealth/RetSummary.aspx?id=444Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT