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County to renew Anthem plan with dual‑option and $10/paycheck alternative after broker review

3338801 · May 16, 2025
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Summary

MSI Benefits Group recommended renewing Fannin County's employee health plan with Anthem under a dual‑option design; commissioners approved Option 5, which includes a $10 per‑paycheck contribution for an alternate plan and recommends changing life/disability carrier to The Standard.

John Lavey of MSI Benefits Group presented renewal options for Fannin County’s employee health, dental, vision and voluntary life/disability benefits and recommended renewing with Anthem using a two‑plan (dual) option and modest employee deductions. After discussion, the Board voted to adopt the broker’s recommended Option 5.

Lavey said the county moved from UnitedHealthcare to Anthem in the previous year to avoid a large premium jump, and Anthem’s initial renewal proposal…

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