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County leaders discuss switching county clinic provider and shifting employee premium contributions to rein in health costs
Summary
Commissioners and staff reviewed expected 2025 health costs, a proposed move from the county's current clinic arrangement toward an independent clinic (Marathon) or brokered solution (McGriff), and debated raising employee premium shares to reduce county spending; officials estimated potential savings if utilization targets are met.
County officials spent substantial time reviewing the county's health-insurance costs, clinic utilization and possible contract changes to reduce premium growth. County staff reported 411 employees were enrolled in the county plan (214 single; 44 employee+spouse; 95 employee+children; 58 family) and that total 2025 health-related costs (medical, prescription, admin, stop-loss, dental, vision and basic disability/life) were projected around $7.17 million, or roughly $17,447 per enrolled employee based on current enrollment.
Commissioners discussed moving the county clinic contract away from the current arrangement (described in conversation as 'IU clinic' and Apex administration) to a different…
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