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Hot Springs HR recommends stop-loss change; staff also proposes renewals for dental, vision and life insurance

Hot Springs Board of Directors · October 29, 2025
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Summary

HR Director Brooke Gilbert recommended selecting Barton Insurance Group for stop-loss coverage with a higher specific deductible and presented renewals for dental/vision (Delta Dental of Arkansas) and group life (MetLife) with no employee rate increases.

Brooke Gilbert, the city’s HR director, presented three employee-benefits items the board will consider at its Nov. 4 meeting.

On stop-loss coverage, QualChoice conducted an evaluation of preferred carriers and recommended Barton Insurance Group as the highest-rated respondent. Staff recommended increasing the specific deductible from $100,000 to $125,000 because actuarial review showed the city has had a…

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