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Dunn County approves 13% hike to health premiums for 2026; county absorbs employee share, dental premiums rise 11%
Summary
The Committee on Administration approved a 13% increase to the county's self-funded health insurance premiums for 2026 and an 11% increase to Delta Dental premiums for dental coverage. The county will keep employee contributions unchanged and forward the plan to the county board.
The Dunn County Committee on Administration unanimously approved recommended health and dental premium rates for 2026 after personnel staff presented claims history, fund balances and enrollment data.
Personnel told the committee the county's self-insurance fund fell from a recommended funding level of $3,500,000 (per audit guidance) to an ending net position of $1.9 million at the end of 2024 after high claims. The county's consultant initially recommended an 18% premium increase for 2026; staff and the consultant…
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