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SD State Workers Asked for More Insurance Information

SD State Workers Asked for More Insurance Information

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Changes in how employee insurance information is gathered is raising concerns for state workers.
Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says most working for the state depend on the benefits…

Olilla says there is a new process for submitting personal information for insurance coverage..

Olilla says the Bureau of Human Resources usually makes changes without much input…..

Olilla says most changes to insurance coverage are made without direct oversight by the legislature.

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