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Wichita County approves switch to new health plan for 2026, court votes 5‑0
Summary
The county voted to change carriers and plan design for 2026 after months of benefit‑committee review. The plan moves to a two‑tier network, eliminates the HRA, sets a $2,000 deductible for the standard tier and promises an advocacy team and local $0 generic prescriptions at participating pharmacies.
The Wichita County Commissioners Court voted 5‑0 Oct. 3 to move forward with a new employee health insurance plan and broker recommended by the county’s employee benefits committee, authorizing a 2026 rollout and directing staff to implement the transition.
The County Judge and members of the employee benefits committee presented the proposal, saying the committee began meeting in April and devoted more than 30 hours to evaluating options. The proposed plan, described by the judge and committee representatives, uses a two‑tier provider network: a local "neighborhood" tier with $0 out‑of‑pocket primary and specialty care for in‑network providers and a second Cigna tier with a $2,000…
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