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Bedford to renew employee medical and dental plans with Cigna; premiums to rise about 11.8%
Summary
The City of Bedford accepted staff’s recommendation to renew medical and dental coverage with Cigna beginning Oct. 1, 2025, after a presentation showing an 11.8% renewal increase tied to high plan utilization. Staff will pass a portion of the premium increase to employees.
The Bedford City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing the city to renew employee medical and dental insurance with Cigna effective Oct. 1, 2025, after a presentation from the city’s benefits consultant that recommended renewal despite an anticipated premium increase.
Human Resources Director Stephanie Ayers introduced Andrew Weager, senior account executive with HUB International, who reviewed plan experience, utilization and the proposed renewal. Weager told the council the city’s current plan is running a high loss ratio—about 92% in the…
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