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County Employee Health Insurance Rate Increase
Summary
The county faced a potential 23% health insurance hike due to rising claims, but negotiated it down to an 8% increase. The commission voted to absorb the entire increase so county employees won't see any out-of-pocket cost changes.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Total cost increase for county general fund is approximately $480,000.
✅Who benefits
County employees and their dependents avoid any increase in health insurance payroll deductions.
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