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Commissioners lean toward covering 50% of employee family health premiums; final decision to be recorded with budget
Summary
Commissioners discussed increasing the county—s share of employee family health insurance to make benefits more affordable and competitive; conversation centered on a 50% pickup versus a proposed 65% and staff will include a 50% projection in the budget for formal action.
County commissioners debated whether the county should pay 50% or 65% of employee family health-insurance premiums and indicated a preference for 50% to begin Oct. 1 if the budget allows. Why it matters: employer contribution levels affect employee recruitment and retention and have measurable budget consequences; staff estimated the 50% option would require tens of thousands of…
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