A few additional questions: 1. What is the share ratio for health insurance premium cost between that borne by the township and that borne by the employee / retiree? 2. Before again agreeing to purchase heath insurance coverage through the Metropolitan Health Insurance Fund did the township "shop around" to get premium quotes from at least three other vendors? 3. Why is the township paying for retiree health insurance premiums prior to Medicare eligibility at age 65? 4. Who on the Council receives township paid health insurance and what share of the premium do they contribute? 5. Why is the budget four months late when the "due date" is set by state law and well known to all years in advance? A more timely budget introduction would have permitted better examination and discussion of the facts.
Painstaking research, thank u Satenik. It's interesting how obfuscation is achieved. A few dismissive remarks. They are relying on an overwhelmed citizenry. Almost "don't worry your little heads" with details. Ha, Satenik, you are their worst nightmare.
Re: Sewer/water fee recently approved. This new revenue i.e. sewer/water fees, doesn't all this revenue go directly to PVSC? How does this revenue assist Bloomfield? (I'm no CPA, pls be patient w/me)
While of course, the fees go to PVSC, but by removing sewer fees from property taxes, the cap for being able to increase taxes frees up. There is a good explainer from Peter Tom, here on Bloomfield Chronicles.
A few additional questions: 1. What is the share ratio for health insurance premium cost between that borne by the township and that borne by the employee / retiree? 2. Before again agreeing to purchase heath insurance coverage through the Metropolitan Health Insurance Fund did the township "shop around" to get premium quotes from at least three other vendors? 3. Why is the township paying for retiree health insurance premiums prior to Medicare eligibility at age 65? 4. Who on the Council receives township paid health insurance and what share of the premium do they contribute? 5. Why is the budget four months late when the "due date" is set by state law and well known to all years in advance? A more timely budget introduction would have permitted better examination and discussion of the facts.
Painstaking research, thank u Satenik. It's interesting how obfuscation is achieved. A few dismissive remarks. They are relying on an overwhelmed citizenry. Almost "don't worry your little heads" with details. Ha, Satenik, you are their worst nightmare.
Choosing early retirement should mean choosing to fund your own health insurance
Re: Sewer/water fee recently approved. This new revenue i.e. sewer/water fees, doesn't all this revenue go directly to PVSC? How does this revenue assist Bloomfield? (I'm no CPA, pls be patient w/me)
While of course, the fees go to PVSC, but by removing sewer fees from property taxes, the cap for being able to increase taxes frees up. There is a good explainer from Peter Tom, here on Bloomfield Chronicles.