VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach City Schools employees and retirees are facing a big increase in health insurance premiums.

“Outrage was the first feeling," Virginia Beach Education Association President Heather Sipe said.

Sipe has been a teacher with the school district for over 20 years. She said she’s not the only one feeling blindsided by the increase in insurance premiums.

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“Stress levels are going through the roof. We have fielded so many calls, people have come by the office," said Sipe.

An August 7 letter from Virginia Beach’s Consolidated Benefits Office informs school district employees they’ll have to pay between $2.04 and $21

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