Commission approves stop‑loss contract with Cigna after commissioners raise procurement concerns

Williamson County commissioners on June 9 approved a resolution authorizing the county mayor to sign a contract with Cigna Healthcare for stop‑loss insurance that will cover the county’s self‑insured employee medical plan. The resolution (6 25 1) was presented at a special called meeting and passed on a recorded vote of 23‑0.

The purchase drew pointed questions from several commissioners about the procurement process. Commissioner Webb, who explained the county is self‑insured and that stop‑loss must be in place annually, said the purchasing and insurance committee followed “the rules of the state purchasing guidelines” and that the stop‑loss line had been discussed at committee meetings. Webb said bids were posted on the county website and through standard…