Things just keep changing in the world of Kevyn Orr.
Darren Nichols of the Detroit News reports that Orr's proposed health care cuts for retirees have been delayed.
Nichols writes:
Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr’s proposed health care initiative for retirees has been postponed until Feb. 28 under an agreement with the city and the retiree committee, officials announced Friday.
The current health care coverage and other post employment benefits will continue while the city and the retiree committee appointed in bankruptcy court continue negotiations on a long-term package, officials said. Retirees had been scheduled to get money from the city to find insurance on the federal health care marketplace exchanges.
City retirees will continue to be covered by their current medical, prescription and dental plans, as well as life insurance through Feb. 28, officials said. The city is working on developing a vision program as well. A letter will be mailed to retirees outlining information on the two-month extension of the current package next week.
