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Joint finance panel votes to fund health insurance at $14,130 per FTE for FY2026
Summary
The Idaho Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved an increase in the state's FY2026 health insurance funding to $14,130 per eligible full-time equivalent, adopting a compromise figure after debate over reserve levels and actuarial projections.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted on Jan. 31 to increase FY2026 health insurance funding for state employees to $14,130 per eligible full-time equivalent position, a compromise figure the committee adopted after debate over reserve balances and actuarial projections.
The vote approved an appropriation increase that committee materials show would raise personnel benefit costs by $36,043,900 from the general fund, $8,599,500 from dedicated funds and $3,753,800 from federal funds, for a total increase of $48,397,200. Senator Woodward moved the $14,130 figure and Representative Tanner seconded the motion; the joint committee recorded 17 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent/excused when the…
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