Committee backs code change to enable a low-cost third medical plan for Metro employees
The committee voted to recommend changing Metro code so employee premium contributions do not exceed 25% (Metro at least 75%), enabling a separate low-cost, high-deductible medical option that would sharply cut premiums for low utilizers while shifting costs to out-of-pocket expenses.
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The Metropolitan Government Benefits Committee voted to recommend modifying Metro code so that for active employees (and certain retired/disabled classes) an employee's premium contribution does not exceed 25% and Metro's share is at least 75%, a change supporters said is necessary to enable a third, low-cost medical plan option. Committee member (mover) proposed the change during discussion of USI's health-plan designs and the motion passed on a voice vote.
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