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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2nd Circuit Affirms New York's Lowering of Health Coverage for Public Employees in 2011 Wasn't a Contract Breach | New York Law Journal - Law.com

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled that a federal district court in Albany was correct to block a public employees’ breach of contract lawsuit challenging a reduction in the state’s contribution to health benefits.

The legal battle stems from the state’s decision in 2011 to reduce its premium contributions under an optional health-benefit plan for active and retired state employees.

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