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County says health-insurance trust increase pared to 4.5% after actuarial recommendation; semaglutide costs flagged
Summary
County manager reported the Arizona Local Government Employee Benefit Trust actuary recommended a 5.9% increase to health-insurance costs for FY25-26, but the county will implement a 4.5% increase; officials said semaglutide medications are a major cost driver and the trust limits coverage of those drugs to diabetics.
Gila County Manager reported to the Board of Supervisors that the county's health insurance trust will implement a 4.5% overall premium increase for fiscal year 2025–26 after an actuary recommended a 5.9% increase.
Manager Menlove said county participation in the Arizona Local Government Employee Benefit Trust and prudent…
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