Board approves Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal; projected 8.7% increase and MAPRA program highlighted
Stephenson County approved renewal of employee medical and dental coverage after an insurance briefing showing a projected 2026 medical cost of about $4.5 million and a renewal of roughly $4.885 million (an 8.7% increase); the county will continue MAPRA health program features.
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Carrie McBride, the county’s insurance agent, reviewed the Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental renewal proposals and recommended renewing the existing plan designs. McBride told the board the projected total medical cost for 2026 is about $4,496,000 while the renewal premium came in at approximately $4,885,000, which she described as 'an 8.7% increase.' She said the dental renewal was flat and recommended continuing county HSA contributions and the MAPRA health program.
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