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Warren County approves insurance renewals and raises maximum employee health contribution
Summary
Warren County Fiscal Court approved property, liability, workers' compensation and employee health insurance renewals for fiscal year 2025–26 and set county contributions for employee health coverage, including a cash option for waivers.
Warren County Fiscal Court on May 8 approved renewals for the county's property and liability and workers' compensation insurance and set the county's employee health contribution levels for fiscal year 2025–26.
The court voted unanimously to renew property and liability insurance for $830,833 and workers' compensation insurance for $292,099, a roughly 7% year-over-year increase noted during the meeting. The court also approved health, dental, life and vision renewals with Keiko Anthem (health), Delta Dental (dental and vision) and Lincoln Life (life).
The county approved employee health contributions of up to $800 per month for single-coverage employees and up to $1,200 per month for employees on a family plan for FY25–26. Employees who waive the county's health insurance will receive $400 per month into a health reimbursement account (HRA) or a health savings account (HSA) managed by Pinnacle Financial. Judge (County Judge Executive) disclosed a personal connection for the record, saying, “my wife, Michelle Gorman, is a VP with Pinnacle Financials,” and clarified the firm’s insurance work is separate from advisory services.
Treasurer and insurance committee members were thanked for their work on plan comparisons. The county's leadership said rising claims and regional weather-related losses are driving insurance cost increases statewide.
The court approved the measures by roll call; every magistrate present voted yes. The insurance renewals and the health contribution changes will be implemented for the upcoming fiscal year and incorporated into the county budget process.
The court noted the changes come amid continuing budget pressures caused by rising costs and population growth in Warren County, and trustees said they would continue to monitor insurance markets and employee benefits as the county finalizes its fiscal 2026 budget.
