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Commissioners briefed on 2026 medical renewal; staff favors SelectHealth preference network at 6.9% increase
Summary
Staff described renewal negotiations with SelectHealth and recommended accepting a 6.9% premium increase tied to a new "preference network" rather than raising employee deductibles to reach a 5% target; commissioners did not direct an immediate bid solicitation.
County benefits staff reviewed bids and counteroffers for the county—s 2026 medical plan and recommended accepting SelectHealth—s 6.9% renewal under a new preference network rather than lowering premiums to 5% by raising deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. The presenter said SelectHealth—s original renewal proposal was 8.9% and that the vendor—s counteroffers dropped to 7.4% and then 6.9%.
Staff described the preference network as a change that requires providers who participate on both the med and…
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