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Message: <blockquote data-quote="&#039;Lord Brown&#039;s bidding&#039;" data-source="post: 1061060" data-attributes="member: 32753">The purpose of the split raises is to keep 'the benefits the same', i.e. free. We get half the annual raise in Aug, with the other half paying our benefits (or in some cases, like in upstate NY, bring their pension back to solvency).Seeing as how college-age kids will be living with their parents, and the new healthcare law allows them to remain on their parents care until 26, it would be nice if UPS would make having health optional for PTmers, with those opting out getting a bump in pay. Those who need the benefits (and will get a lower pay rate) probably already have a 2nd job</blockquote>