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County staff to pursue benefits‑options review; commissioners ask for broad analysis including ICRA and PEB options
Summary
County HR presented a plan to restart benefits discussions and asked the Board whether to pursue outside proposals or refine existing arrangements. Commissioners requested a comprehensive set of options — including ICRA, PEB, WCIF and hybrid/self‑insured models — and asked for workshops with brokers and staff in early February.
Franklin County Human Resources opened a renewed discussion of county employee benefits during a workshop Wednesday, asking the Board for direction on whether to (a) request market proposals from other brokers and programs or (b) make administrative adjustments to the current plan and contribution structure.
Margot (HR) told commissioners the county had adjusted contribution levels last year and now should decide whether to test the market. She said options include staying with the current broker and refining contribution tiers, soliciting bids from other brokers, or considering pooled public plans such as PEB (Public Employees Benefits…
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