Board keeps 75/25 insurance split and agrees to absorb $9,000 premium increase

May 13, 2025

HR/Budget SuAnn Engel reported a roughly $9,000 rise in health‑insurance costs; the board voted to keep the employer/employee 75/25 split and to have the county absorb the increase. Engel also distributed budget binders and explained the effects of new state budgeting limits on the county's tax request.

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HR/Budget officer SuAnn Engel presented health‑insurance rate information and a chart showing an increase of "a little over $9,000." After discussion the board decided to maintain the current 75/25 county/employee split and have the county absorb the increase; the board approved the insurance rates.

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