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Council selects Cigna for 2026 group medical plan; approves contribution change and subsidy to first responders
Summary
After a market RFP and best-and-final offers, East Point City Council on Oct. 6 approved Cigna as the municipal group medical carrier for 2026 and adopted funding changes ("Alternative 1") that share a portion of the premium increase with employees while preserving a subsidy for first responders and family tiers. Council recorded a roll-call vote;
East Point City Council voted on Oct. 6 to select Cigna as the city—s group medical carrier for plan-year 2026 and to adopt a funding approach that shares a portion of the renewal cost with employees while preserving a subsidy for first responders.
Benalytics, the city—s benefits advisor, presented results of a competitive RFP. Auditors of the proposals showed Aetna (the incumbent) quoted a roughly 36% renewal increase; Cigna and UnitedHealthcare proposals were in the mid-20% range and Anthem submitted the lowest initial bid with a one‑time premium…
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