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Council refers MGL Chapter 32B insurance process to finance committee after staff briefing

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Summary

The council voted to refer a proposal to begin the process for changing city health insurance under M.G.L. c. 32B, §§21–23 to the Finance Committee for a summer review; Councilor O'Malley recused himself and the mayor's office clarified that the vote would authorize process steps, not a decision to join the GIC.

Malden City Council voted to refer to its Finance Committee a request to begin the process under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 32B, sections 21 through 23, that would allow the city to pursue changes to employee health insurance benefits and vendor arrangements. The referral will bring the item to the Finance Committee for review before the end of the summer.

Councilor Ryan O’Malley recused himself from the matter early in the discussion; the council recorded the recusal and proceeded with eight…

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