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JFAC approves $14,130 per‑FTE health insurance funding for FY2026
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee voted Jan. 31 to increase the state health insurance appropriation to $14,130 per eligible full‑time equivalent for fiscal year 2026, a change that raises projected reserve balances and will increase General Fund and other appropriations.
BOISE — The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved an increase in state health insurance funding on Jan. 31, setting the appropriation at $14,130 per eligible full‑time equivalent position for fiscal year 2026. The committee voted to increase budget authority by $36,043,900 from the general fund, $8,599,500 from dedicated funds and $3,753,800 from federal funds — a total increase of $48,397,200.
Committee analysts had presented three options for the committee to consider: the State Employee Compensation (CEC) committee recommendation of $13,960 per FTE, the governor’s recommendation of $14,300 per FTE, and a midpoint compromise of $14,130 per FTE. After discussion and roll call, the committee adopted the $14,130 figure and will…
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