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Commissioners study rising employee health costs; direct staff to investigate self-funding and clinic options
Summary
Commissioners reviewed initial fiscal-year-2026 health insurance estimates showing potential double-digit increases and large claims driving costs. The board asked staff to study self-funded models, Richmond County's approach and the feasibility of an employee health clinic and asked for an update at the April meeting.
Scotland County commissioners heard initial estimates for fiscal year 2026 health-insurance costs that showed substantial upward pressure driven by large claims and overall cost trends. Commissioners directed staff to investigate alternatives, including self-funded models used by other counties and an employee health clinic, and to return with a report and further data at the April meeting.
County staff and the benefits broker presented several plan scenarios, including performance-funded options and a…
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