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Commissioners review proposal to move county health plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield to UnitedHealthcare
Summary
County staff and benefits consultants told commissioners a proposed move would not change employee coverage but could cut premiums and prescription-driven claim costs by roughly $187,000 annually; commissioners asked for time to complete checks and references.
Linn County commissioners heard a presentation June 16 from benefits consultants (USI) about unbundling the county’s pharmacy benefit and moving health-plan administration from Blue Cross Blue Shield to a UnitedHealthcare-administered arrangement.
Consultants said prescription drugs — especially high-cost specialty medications — account for a large share of claims. By changing pharmacy benefit managers and using patient-assistance programs for specialty medications, the consultants…
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