10.11.2014 19:39:00
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Moody's: Most US state retiree health care costs becoming more affordable
New York, November 10, 2014 -- Many states have largely stabilized their retiree health care expenses through a combination of benefit changes and moderating health insurance costs, but these liabilities remain high for some states -- particularly those that fully pay for teacher benefits. Retiree health care, also known as other post-employment benefits (OPEB), for states is fully explored in the new Moody's Investors Service report, "States Controlling Retiree Health Costs, but Teacher Benefits Are Costly for Some."