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Grand County keeps Cigna as employee health insurer after narrow vote
Summary
Grand County Commission voted to renew the county's group health contract with Cigna at a 4.78% renewal rate after a staff review of competitive bids and public comment from employees about provider access in Grand Junction.
The Grand County Commission voted Tuesday to renew the county's employee health insurance with Cigna, approving a 4.78% renewal rate after a weeks-long review of bids and staff outreach to employees.
County human resources director Tess Farger led a presentation outlining competitive responses from Cigna and PEHP (Public Employees Health Program). Farger said Cigna's insurer initially proposed a 14.9% renewal; negotiation through benefits administrator GBS Benefits produced a final 4.78% renewal offer that staff brought back to the commission as their recommended option.
Why it matters: The county provides medical benefits to roughly 145 covered employees and uses benefits as a key recruitment and…
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