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Joint finance committee approves $14,130 per‑employee health insurance funding for FY2026
Summary
On Jan. 31 the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee adopted a FY2026 funding level of $14,130 per eligible full‑time equivalent for state employee health insurance, choosing a compromise between a CEC recommendation and the governor’s proposal after debate over reserve balances and actuarial projections.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 31 voted to fund state employee health insurance at $14,130 per eligible full‑time equivalent (FTE) for fiscal year 2026, a midpoint between the committee on change in employee compensation’s recommendation and the governor’s proposal.
The committee approved the motion by voice/roll call, which produced a total of 17 ayes, 0 nays and 3 members absent or excused; the committee directed that the motion carry a due‑pass recommendation.
The vote settles one of three dollar options the committee considered. Staff analyst Mr. Bybee told the committee staff had prepared three alternatives: the CEC…
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