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Douglas County approves one-year health plan renewal, keeps employee costs flat
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to renew health plan coverage for the June 1, 2025–May 31, 2026 plan year, keeping employee contribution rates unchanged and drawing on fund reserves to cover projected increases while adding new mental‑health access and modest wellness adjustments.
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 on April 16 to approve recommended health plan changes and a stop‑loss renewal for the June 1, 2025–May 31, 2026 plan year, keeping employee contribution rates the same and using reserve balances to absorb a projected funding increase.
County staff told commissioners the most recent full plan year ended about 6.5% under projections after stop‑loss reimbursements, a trend they credited to employee engagement with existing programs. Medical claims were reported roughly 3% higher than the prior year but still below national trend. Prescription costs rose about 14% year over year; staff attributed much of that increase to…
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