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Gilpin County approves 2026 employee benefits renewal amid rising medical claims; employees to share modest premium increase
Summary
The county approved benefit renewals for 2026 including a 20% medical-rate increase, a 15% dental increase and a 10% reduction for vision; the county said higher claims drove the adjustment and employee contributions will rise modestly.
Gilpin County commissioners on Aug. 26 approved the county’s 2026 employee benefits renewal after staff and benefits broker representatives briefed the board on higher-than-expected claims.
Shanda Johnson, the county’s human-resources director, told the board the renewal request covers medical, dental and vision plans and that the proposal includes a 20% medical premium…
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