CdA Pays Councilors Medical/Dental

State lawmakers are the recipients of a number of perks when they serve in the Idaho Statehouse, but there are other lawmaking bodies in the Gem State that receive benefits equal to those provided to legislators. Many city councils emulate the Legislature in that they provide full-time health benefits to part-time workers at a significant cost to taxpayers. All cities which provided data to IdahoReporter.com showed that city councilors received either nearly or a full 100 percent of the health premiums, paid for by taxpayers. In 2010, Boise paid $96,324 in insurance costs, a number that jumped to $107,607 in 2011.  … The city of Coeur d’Alene covers 100 percent of health and dental premiums for councilors and the part-time mayor.  Health and dental expenses for councilors and the mayor cost taxpayers $75,950 in 2010 and $82,511 in 2011/ Dustin Hurst , Idaho Reporter. More here.

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