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Commission postpones health-insurance decision; requests presentation comparing Cigna and PEHP
Summary
Personnel staff presented bids that showed a potential cost saving if Grand County switched from Cigna to PEHP, but commissioners asked for a presentation to staff and elected officials comparing provider networks and likely employee impacts before voting; commission set a presentation at the next meeting
Grand County personnel staff reported Oct. 7 that market renewal bids for 2026 medical coverage showed a possible county saving if the county switches from its current carrier, Cigna, to the Public Employees Health Program (PEHP). Commissioners voted to postpone a decision and requested a formal presentation from the benefits administrator and insurers so elected officials and staff could review provider-network impacts and enrollment details before a final vote.
What presenters said: Tess, the county’s personnel services director, said Cigna initially quoted a 14.9 percent renewal then reduced its…
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