Board directs administrator to issue benefits‑broker RFP as HR outlines options for health plan changes
County HR presented options — keep current broker (HUB), pursue self‑funding feasibility, consider (but not recommend) ICRA and caution on WCIF — and commissioners directed staff to issue a request for proposals for brokerage services and to schedule broker presentations in the coming weeks before plan design decisions.
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County Human Resources Director Margo Wilder briefed the Board of County Commissioners during the May 21 workshop about health‑benefits options and advised a decision point on whether to keep the current broker or solicit new brokers. Wilder and staff summarized materials from six broker presentations: the current broker (HUB) presented a feasibility plan for partial or full self‑funding, some brokers advised that ICAs/ICRA arrangements are possible but not generally recommended for an employer of Franklin County’s size, and one pooled option (WCIF) raised concerns in broker discussions because of recent news coverage about alleged wrongdoing at that organization’s former employee.
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