Madison could use collective bargaining law to change health plans for police and firefighters

Using provisions of the state’s new collective bargaining law, Madison is moving to change health insurance plans for police officers and firefighters. The action will require those employees to pay deductibles and save the city $553,100 in premium costs next year. Under the change, about 800 police, firefighters and police supervisors would be required to pay out of pocket the first $500 of health care expenses for a single person and $1,000 for a family. (WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, 9/14)