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County previews 2026 health plan: staff proposes HSA adjustments, carrier change to Blue Cross Blue Shield
Summary
Human Resources briefed commissioners on projected medical and prescription cost increases for plan year 2026, a carrier recommendation and proposed changes to county HSA contributions and family-tier premiums.
El Paso County Human Resources presented preliminary projections and recommended plan design changes for the county’s self‑insured medical plan during the April 7 meeting.
Key points from staff: projected medical-claims inflation of about 6.9 percent and prescription drug cost increases of about 10.9 percent for the 2026 plan year; the county will move medical/pharmacy/stop‑loss services to Blue Cross Blue Shield after…
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