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Ways & Means authorizes two‑year excess workers' comp renewal and approves 5% short‑term disability cap increase
Eaton County Board of Commissioners Ways & Means Committee · January 1, 2025
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Summary
Controller Ben Dawson said the county’s excess workers' compensation premium will rise about 30% to roughly $104,000; the committee approved a two‑year renewal to lock a smaller second‑year increase. The committee also approved a 5% increase in the short‑term disability weekly cap for 2025.
Controller Ben Dawson told the committee the county’s excess workers' compensation premium is increasing amid market consolidation and claims experience. "Our premium is going to go up 30%. So, it's $104,000 would be the new rate and then it will go up 1% in…
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