The LaSalle County Insurance Committee voted to approve COBRA rates for all Medicare plans effective January 2026 and forwarded a corresponding resolution to the full board.

Committee members reviewed the rate exhibits and approved the resolution by roll call. Votes recorded were Craig Emmett — yes; Doug Stackley — yes; Tom Walsh — yes; Nancy York — yes; James Bailey — yes. The committee chair said the resolution and rate exhibits will be included in the full board packet that members will sign at the next full board meeting.

The motion was described as administrative and part of the packet of January coverage actions the committee will present to the full board. The committee did not alter the proposed COBRA rates during the discussion.