AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Paine College has announced it is suspending benefits for its employees.
The college issued a statement on Wednesday surrounding the changes in health and medical benefits.
“Due to rising costs of maintaining health benefits for employees, the college decided to pursue a more cost-effective provider,” said Paine College in a statement.
The college says they were unable to reach a viable agreement with its recent provider which resulted in cancellation of coverage.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused our employees,” said President Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones. “We are currently negotiating with insurance carriers in search of a lower-cost provider. It is our intent to resolve this matter expeditiously and restore affordable health and medical benefits for our employees.”
The college says vision and dental coverage remain active.
“We are committed to the well-being of our employees and keeping the lines of communication open as we navigate through this process,” said Jones. “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our employees for their dedication and cooperation during this time.”
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