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Council approves renewal of employee health plan; city moves from PPO to HMO with buyback option
Summary
The council approved Resolution R2025‑49 to renew the city’s employee health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, moving from a PPO to an HMO network that staff said covers 98% of prior providers and offers a buyback option to reach previous coverage levels.
The El Campo City Council voted Sept. 22 to renew employee health coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas under Resolution R2025‑49, transitioning the city plan from a preferred‑provider organization (PPO) to a health‑maintenance organization (HMO). City staff and the city’s insurance agent described the HMO network as broad and said it will support local doctors; staff cited a figure of 98% network continuity with the current plan. The council was told employees may have the option to “buy back” up to the current plan coverage if they choose. Council members thanked the city’s agent, identified as Coby Rod, and Human Resources staff (Renee) for negotiating a plan described in the meeting materials as affordable and providing strong coverage. After a motion and second, the council approved the resolution; the mayor called for the vote and announced the motion passed. The meeting transcript does not include premium amounts, employee contribution levels, or effective dates for the new plan; staff indicated the resolution was part of routine post‑budget approvals and that employees would be offered an option to retain previous coverage levels by paying a buyback premium.
