Human Resources confirmed the restoration of the previous health insurance premium caps and employer contribution tiers. We have secured a written agreement that these coverage terms will remain effective for the upcoming plan year. I am shifting my focus to monitoring the internal rollout process to ensure these changes are …
August 18, 2023
IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS PROVIDED BY CORA PHYSICAL THERAPY TO ITS EMPLOYEES
Final supporters
We, the employees of Cora Physical Therapy, urge the company to provide its staff with quality health insurance coverage that is affordable in today’s expensive economy.
The recent changes to the health insurance plans provided by the company are of low quality and expensive. The deductibles and out of pocket payments have doubled and are practically unattainable. None of the changes that have been made have been in favor of those who it is supposed to help. The Anthem PPO plan has extremely high monthly payments, more so if children and/or family are included in the plan. The other 2 HDHP options are cheaper but force us to spend thousands of dollars before any coverage is provided.
We understand that the company needs to make financial decisions to improve the overall sustainability, but this is a decision that directly affects the people that make the wheels turn. We have been hit with one thing after another. The cost of living has increased by 8.7% and our annual increase in compensation was nowhere near that amount. Our 401K is no longer being matched and now we are faced with this, a low quality and overpriced health insurance plan that will deter most individuals from seeking medical care unless absolutely necessary. As members of staff that work extremely hard for the company, specifically in South Florida where patient volume is very high and a lot is expected from us, there is a general feeling of lack of appreciation. In the 2023 “Your Year, Your Voice Survey” many of us spoke up about the poor quality of the health insurance plans that were offered by the company, we voiced our concerns, and it seems that it only made things worse.
We ask the company to please reconsider the health insurance plans provided and replace them with plans that are affordable and of good quality. As workers in the health care field, we know how important it is to receive necessary medical care, and we should not have to choose between receiving care and paying our bills or feeding our families. Our company revolves around serving and treating everyone right while providing affordable care to the most vulnerable and impoverished people. We the employees should be treated with the same consideration as those whom we help.
We, the
undersigned, call upon the CEO, Kurt Baumgartel, along with the rest of upper
management, to make this change that is extremely important for all those who
keep this company going.
Updates
June 13, 2023
I have finalized a formal document outlining how these insurance changes impact employee financial stability and overall staff retention. This letter is currently being prepared for delivery to the corporate human resources department for their immediate review.
Reached 100 supporters
June 13, 2023
37 Comments
Yes!! Between inflation, non matching of 401k, and worse insurance it is the equivalent of about a 12 percent pay cut! That is a lot to ask of staff. We should be treated better
Im glad this issue is being addressed. Several people in my clinic are afraid of signing the petition because they do not want to get fired but we need to speak up.
The fear to search for medical care is indescribable due to these HDHP. I myself experienced it last month where I ended up in the emergency room at 2am and a month later received a bill I cannot afford!! Paying to be your "own Doctor" shouldn't cost this much.
After planning and waiting to have procedures done, it is disappointing to have your plans change with 1 month notice. OOP was met earlier this year and was not expecting to budget for an extra expense, which has me choosing between my health and my finances. The company should be honoring those wanting to change to these newer plans at the end of the calendar year to show they truly care for the wellbeing of its employees
For the upper management to announce these plans as exciting is disappointing. The newest plan is too expensive for a family and the change in the OOP for the HDHP option 1 mid-year is costing those of us who have already met our OOP more money now. I would really expect more from a company that provides healthcare services.
I cannot agree more. this insurance is not right and it has been hard for me with the past insurance, with this one it will be nearly impossible for me to reach the out of pocket. its so draining to think we would have some good news and then this happen to us.
Well said, healthcare is so important
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Human Resources confirmed the restoration of the previous health insurance premium caps and employer contribution tiers. We have secured a written agreement that these coverage terms will remain effective for the upcoming plan year. I am shifting my focus to monitoring the internal rollout process to ensure these changes are …
August 18, 2023
IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS PROVIDED BY CORA PHYSICAL THERAPY TO ITS EMPLOYEES
Final supporters
We, the employees of Cora Physical Therapy, urge the company to provide its staff with quality health insurance coverage that is affordable in today’s expensive economy.
The recent changes to the health insurance plans provided by the company are of low quality and expensive. The deductibles and out of pocket payments have doubled and are practically unattainable. None of the changes that have been made have been in favor of those who it is supposed to help. The Anthem PPO plan has extremely high monthly payments, more so if children and/or family are included in the plan. The other 2 HDHP options are cheaper but force us to spend thousands of dollars before any coverage is provided.
We understand that the company needs to make financial decisions to improve the overall sustainability, but this is a decision that directly affects the people that make the wheels turn. We have been hit with one thing after another. The cost of living has increased by 8.7% and our annual increase in compensation was nowhere near that amount. Our 401K is no longer being matched and now we are faced with this, a low quality and overpriced health insurance plan that will deter most individuals from seeking medical care unless absolutely necessary. As members of staff that work extremely hard for the company, specifically in South Florida where patient volume is very high and a lot is expected from us, there is a general feeling of lack of appreciation. In the 2023 “Your Year, Your Voice Survey” many of us spoke up about the poor quality of the health insurance plans that were offered by the company, we voiced our concerns, and it seems that it only made things worse.
We ask the company to please reconsider the health insurance plans provided and replace them with plans that are affordable and of good quality. As workers in the health care field, we know how important it is to receive necessary medical care, and we should not have to choose between receiving care and paying our bills or feeding our families. Our company revolves around serving and treating everyone right while providing affordable care to the most vulnerable and impoverished people. We the employees should be treated with the same consideration as those whom we help.
We, the
undersigned, call upon the CEO, Kurt Baumgartel, along with the rest of upper
management, to make this change that is extremely important for all those who
keep this company going.
Updates
June 13, 2023
I have finalized a formal document outlining how these insurance changes impact employee financial stability and overall staff retention. This letter is currently being prepared for delivery to the corporate human resources department for their immediate review.
Reached 100 supporters
June 13, 2023
37 Comments
The increase is deduction from my paycheck is definitely going to be hard on my family. $430 a month for me and 2 kids and then no employer match on 401k. Then to get little 3% increases when new employees get high pay than me... not feeling very appreciated or compensated for that matter. I have epilepsy and fibromyalgia. With heath issues and expensive meds, I can't go without insurance. But at this rate I might not be able to renew next term.
Yes!! Between inflation, non matching of 401k, and worse insurance it is the equivalent of about a 12 percent pay cut! That is a lot to ask of staff. We should be treated better
Im glad this issue is being addressed. Several people in my clinic are afraid of signing the petition because they do not want to get fired but we need to speak up.
The fear to search for medical care is indescribable due to these HDHP. I myself experienced it last month where I ended up in the emergency room at 2am and a month later received a bill I cannot afford!! Paying to be your "own Doctor" shouldn't cost this much.
After planning and waiting to have procedures done, it is disappointing to have your plans change with 1 month notice. OOP was met earlier this year and was not expecting to budget for an extra expense, which has me choosing between my health and my finances. The company should be honoring those wanting to change to these newer plans at the end of the calendar year to show they truly care for the wellbeing of its employees
For the upper management to announce these plans as exciting is disappointing. The newest plan is too expensive for a family and the change in the OOP for the HDHP option 1 mid-year is costing those of us who have already met our OOP more money now. I would really expect more from a company that provides healthcare services.
I cannot agree more. this insurance is not right and it has been hard for me with the past insurance, with this one it will be nearly impossible for me to reach the out of pocket. its so draining to think we would have some good news and then this happen to us.
Well said, healthcare is so important
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The increase is deduction from my paycheck is definitely going to be hard on my family. $430 a month for me and 2 kids and then no employer match on 401k. Then to get little 3% increases when new employees get high pay than me... not feeling very appreciated or compensated for that matter. I have epilepsy and fibromyalgia. With heath issues and expensive meds, I can't go without insurance. But at this rate I might not be able to renew next term.