Published: June 17, 2019

Last month, management made their economic proposals to classified staff at the seven public universities that are represented by SEIU 503.

University administration — many of whom make hundreds of thousands per year — proposed a huge increase to our healthcare costs. The proposal raises the “premium share,” which is a monthly payment for healthcare that comes out of your check. An increase in the premium share is a cut to your take home pay.

If this proposal goes into effect, members will see $70.00 to $250.77 per month cut from their pay.

Download our healthcare calculator (requires Microsoft Excel) to see how this will impact you. Or see the list of rate increases below.

Why this matters

Our bargaining team is committed to keeping healthcare costs flat. We’re willing to do whatever it takes, including going on strike, to prevent these or any increases from going into effect.

We’re drawing this hard line because our members and our families, many of us low-wage earners, have a fundamental right to go to the doctor and keep our families healthy. This proposal would make healthcare unaffordable, push people into worse plans or even force members to use Medicaid to access healthcare.

How the cut will impact you

Use the list below to find out how this cut will impact you. Find the combination of healthcare and dental plans that you use. Make sure you’re looking at the correct income group, and the increase for your current rate, 3% (low cost option) or 5% (higher cost option).

Note: This list is only for full-time employees. Part-time employees should use the calculator.  

If you have questions, please contact SEIU 503’s higher ed organizing team at HigherEdOrganizers@seiu503.org.

Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan, Kaiser Permanente Dental

Full Time Employees Earning More Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $84.04 per month
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $168.08 per month
  • Employee & Children:  $142.87 per month
  • Employee & Family: $226.91 per month

Full Time Employees Earning Less Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $84.04 per month
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $168.08 per month
  • Employee & Children: $142.87 per month
  • Employee & Family: $226.91 per month

Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan, Kaiser Permanente Dental

Full Time Employees Earning More Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $92.87 per month for current 3% payers or  $77.39 for 5%.
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $185.75 per month for current 3% payers or $154.79 for 5%.
  • Employee & Children: $157.90 per month for current 3% payers or $131.58 for 5%.
  • Employee & Family: $250.77 per month for current 3% payees or $208.97 for 5%.

Full Time Employees Earning Less Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $92.87 per month for current 3% payers or $77.39 for 5%.
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $185.75 per month for current 3% payers or $154.79 for 5%.
  • Employee & Children: $157.90 per month for current 3% payers or $131.58 for 5%.
  • Employee & Family: $250.77 per month for current 3% payers or $208.97 for 5%.

Moda Synergy/Summit, Delta Dental PPO

Full Time Employees Earning More Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $91.03 per month for current 3% payers or $75.86 for 5%.
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $182.06 per month for current 3% payers or $151.72 for 5%.
  • Employee & Children: $154.75 per month for current 3% payers or $128.96 for 5%.
  • Employee & Family: $245.78 per month for current 3% payees or $204.82 for 5%.

Full Time Employees Earning Less Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $73.79 per month for current 3% payers or $73.79 for 5%.
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $182.06 per month for current 3% payers or $151.72 for 5%.
  • Employee & Children: $153.44 per month for current 3% payers or $128.96 for 5%.
  • Employee & Family: $245.78 per month for current 3% payees or $204.82 for 5%.

PEBB Statewide PPO, Willamette Dental Group

Full Time Employees Earning More Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $84.79 per month
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $169.59 per month
  • Employee & Children: $144.15 per month
  • Employee & Family: $228.95 per month

Full Time Employees Earning Less Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $84.79 per month
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $169.59 per month
  • Employee & Children: $144.15 per month
  • Employee & Family: $228.95 per month

Providence Choice, Willamette Dental Group

Full Time Employees Earning More Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $89.22 per month for current 3% payers or $74.35 for 5%.
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $178.43 per month for current 3% payers or $148.69 for 5%.
  • Employee & Children: $151.67 per month for current 3% payers or $126.39 for 5%.
  • Employee & Family: $240.89 per month for current 3% payees or $200.74 for 5%.

Full Time Employees Earning Less Than $3,061

  • Employee (Single): $71.52 per month for current 3% payers or $71.52 for 5%.
  • Employee & Spouse/Partner: $178.43 per month for current 3% payers or $148.69 for 5%.
  • Employee & Children: $149.59 per month for current 3% payers or $126.39 for 5%.
  • Employee & Family: $240.89 per month for current 3% payees or $200.74 for 5%.