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City approves employee benefits renewals; Florida Blue medical plan to continue with 7% guarantee

5461049 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

Council approved staff recommendations to renew employee medical insurance with Florida Blue (Blue Value Solutions) subject to a 7% guaranteed rate, switch dental and vision to MetLife, and renew life/disability coverages under existing providers.

The Sebastian City Council voted to approve renewal recommendations for employee benefits, including continuing medical coverage with Florida Blue under the Blue Value Solutions (BVS) program and switching dental and vision coverage to MetLife.

Luis Centeno of the Gehring Group, the city’s benefits consultant, presented the renewal package and recommended a 7% renewal for the Florida Blue medical plan tied to BVS engagement metrics. He said the BVS program ties…

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