The Nevada Faculty Alliance (NFA) is calling on its members to take immediate action following alarming financial projections reported at the January 20, 2026, Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) Board meeting. At that meeting, PEBP officials disclosed a $45 million shortfall in mandatory reserves and warned that the program could face bankruptcy within five years if unaddressed.

A recent article in The Nevada Independent summarized the fiscal crisis facing Nevada’s public employee health plans.

During the January 20th meeting, the PEBP Board considered a proposal to increase member health care premiums by 84% beginning July 1, 2026. The Board postponed a final decision until a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m.

PEBP has since informed the Legislature that the Board will evaluate additional alternatives to address the deficit.

NFA Calls on Members to Participate in Public Comment

The NFA is urging members to make their voices heard before the PEBP Board finalizes any decisions with major financial consequences for employees. Recommended actions include:

The deadline for written comment is 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, with live participation available at the February 18 meeting at 1:00 p.m.

The NFA emphasizes that member participation can influence outcomes at this critical moment.

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