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Chippewa County board adopts employee premiums, four-tier health plan for 2026
Summary
The Chippewa County Board approved Resolution 31-25 to add employee premiums and move to a four‑tier contribution structure for county health insurance in 2026; officials said the change is driven by projected premium increases and recent high claims.
The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors on a 20‑0 vote approved Resolution 31‑25 on funding for the county’s 2026 health insurance plan, moving to a four‑tier premium structure and instituting employee contributions.
County administration explained the changes as steps intended to contain rising insurance costs. The county’s presenter said officials had contracted a consultant who projected a 24.5% rate increase for next year and that the county “just can't sustain” current employer‑only funding levels. To respond, the resolution establishes a 3.2% premium for single coverage and a higher 6.7% premium for the other…
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