My employer recently stated that there was going to be a 27% increase in our health insurance premiums. When I call the insurance company, they denied any increase. Our local agent/broker refused to discuss it with me. When the deductions started coming out of my check it was an even 40% increase. The California labor board will do nothing without a written statement from the broker but the broker is stonewalling. Any suggestions to correct this obvious theft?
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It is not 'obvious theft' in the least. The insurer would not admit nor deny any increase in premium, since that is a private issue between the insurer and the employer. Hence, the refusal of the local broker to discuss as well. Even if the premium has remained static, it is the prerogative of the employer to charge a greater percentage of health insurance costs to the employee, unless you have a specific written labor agreement stating otherwise.
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