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Hancock County approves HRA supplemental benefit for PEIA Plan C, county estimates $231,155 savings
Summary
The commission approved adopting an HRA administered by Aspire Financial for county employees enrolling in PEIA Plan C for 2026; the county will fund employees' deductibles and allow pretax rollover, with an estimated $231,155 in savings.
Hancock County commissioners voted May 8 to add a supplemental health benefit — a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) through Aspire Financial — for employees who enroll in PEIA Plan C effective for the 2026 plan year.
Officials said the HRA will be employer-funded, cover employees' deductibles, be pretax, and allow unused balances to roll over to the next year. "It was recommended that we went with the Aspire Financial with for an HRA," a county presenter said, adding the county will cover 100% of the deductible for employees enrolled in the new plan.
The county estimated the change will save about $231,155. Commissioners approved the measure by voice vote with no recorded roll-call tally in the minutes provided.
Staff said the HRA currently does not allow employee pretax contributions but that the county would consider adding an employee-contribution option in the future if one becomes affordable.
