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Joint finance committee approves $14,130 health-insurance funding per full-time state employee
Summary
The Idaho Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted to increase the health-insurance appropriation to $14,130 per eligible full-time equivalent (FTE) for fiscal 2026, a compromise figure between committee and governor recommendations; analysts said the change leaves a multi‑million dollar projected reserve.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to set health-insurance funding at $14,130 per eligible full‑time equivalent position for fiscal year 2026, carrying an estimated $48,397,200 in additional personnel benefit costs across state funds.
The motion, moved by Senator Woodward and seconded by Representative Tanner, passed on a joint roll call with 17 ayes, 0 nays and 3 members absent or excused (Senate: 8‑0, two absent; House: 9‑0, one absent). Committee staff said the change also adjusts employer-paid costs such as workers’ compensation and Social…
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