TALLAHASSEE ? Florida?s 40 senators are paying a little more for health insurance this year.
For years, Florida?s lawmakers have enjoyed the perk of greatly reduced health insurance. Up until January 1, lawmakers were paying $30 per month for family insurance or $8 per month for an individual ? about one-sixth of what state employees pay for identical coverage.
But a reduction in funds in this year?s budget has forced a change.
Now, senators will pay the same amount as run-of-the-mill state employees. That means $50 per month for senators with individual coverage and $180 per month for those with family coverage.
A Senate spokeswoman said none of the lawmakers dropped the coverage after hearing of the cost change.
According to a story by the Associated Press, Gov. Rick Scott and several members of the House are still getting the low rate, which amounts to less than $400 per year.
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