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Selma council approves 2026 health, dental and vision funding changes; retirees raise concerns
Summary
The Selma City Council on Nov. 4 voted to adopt revised health, dental and vision contribution rates for 2026 after the city’s health‑insurance committee recommended additional funding to shore up the self‑insured plan.
The Selma City Council on Nov. 4 voted to adopt revised health, dental and vision contribution rates for 2026 after the city’s health‑insurance committee recommended additional funding to shore up the self‑insured plan.
Human Resources Director Margie Fowler explained the committee’s reasoning: the city is self‑insured and needs to begin building a reserve to smooth spikes in claims. Fowler told council the group recommended an overall 15% increase to plan funding, to be shared between the…
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