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Blue Cross notifies group it will stop COBRA administration; county to explore alternatives
Summary
Horton told the LaSalle County Insurance Committee that Blue Cross plans to discontinue COBRA administration for employer groups; Horton recommended the committee consider vendors such as Medcom and will present options for 2026.
During the midyear briefing, Horton told the LaSalle County Insurance Committee it had received notice that Blue Cross plans to discontinue COBRA administration for employer groups and that LaSalle County may need a replacement vendor for COBRA administration beginning with 2026 coverage.
The Horton Group representative said the county may be one of few remaining groups administering COBRA through Blue Cross and that Horton would propose replacement vendors. Horton identified Medcom as a preferred vendor and offered to arrange a demo or call so county staff and the committee could evaluate options. Horton also said using a preferred vendor through Horton’s scope of services could avoid an extra vendor cost.
Why it matters: COBRA administration is an operational function that ensures continuation coverage for qualifying former employees; a vendor change will require data transfers, vendor selection and a short administrative transition timeline to have coverage administration ready for 2026.
Ending: Horton and county staff agreed to schedule follow‑up calls and to bring vendor proposals to the committee for approval ahead of the 2026 administration renewal.
