Committee weighs vision benefit options amid projected surplus
Aug 19, 2026
With a projected surplus in the health plan, the committee discussed whether to alter vision benefits; Treasurer Stacie Fernandez was asked to calculate current enrollees and HR Manager Lisa Wilson confirmed vision coverage is fully employee‑paid.
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Committee members discussed the potential use of a projected surplus to improve vision benefits. President Tom Salzer asked whether a rate change should be considered; Stacie Fernandez, the parish treasurer, was asked to calculate current vision enrollees to determine whether group changes would benefit employees. Lisa Wilson, Human Resources Manager, told the committee vision benefits are currently paid 100 percent by employees with no employer contribution.
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