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Council hears staff estimate of double-digit increases to employee health benefits
Summary
Staff reported significant increases to the borough's employee health insurance premiums: Highmark traditional up ~16%, Highmark performance/UPMC ~11%; dental and vision premiums rising 6% and 7.5% respectively. Financial impact not yet detailed in the packet.
Staff reported sizable premium increases for the borough’s employee health insurance plans during a benefits meeting this week.
According to the transcript, the Highmark traditional plan faces a roughly 16% increase and the Highmark performance/UPMC plan an about 11% increase. Staff also said dental premiums are rising about 6% and vision about 7.5%. The presenter said the borough had only just received the information and did not yet have full financial details; staff expected to present cost impacts at the next meeting.
Council members discussed timing but did not record motions, changes to plan offerings, or vote tallies in the transcript provided. No specific dollar amounts, budget adjustments, or insurer notices were included in the recorded remarks.
