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San Patricio County approves 2026 COBRA rates as HR director warns of large increase
Summary
The county approved its 2026 COBRA rates after Human Resources Director Norma Jean Rivera said the change reflects a roughly 30% increase driven by higher employer contributions toward family coverage and a 2% administration fee.
San Patricio County Commissioners Court approved new COBRA rates for 2026 on a unanimous vote after hearing details from Human Resources Director Norma Jean Rivera.
Rivera told the court the 2026 COBRA rates carry forward a carve-out used for regular employees and add a 2% administration fee that the county’s new COBRA administrator charges. Rivera said the largest driver of…
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