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Heath moves medical and dental coverage to Cigna after RFP; projected overall premium rise limited to low single digits
Summary
After a competitive RFP, council approved moving the city's 2026 medical plan to Cigna (EPO) and renewing dental with Cigna; staff and consultant said the recommended package would hold combined medical and dental cost growth to roughly 2.2–2.4% for 2026, much lower than the UnitedHealthcare renewal presented earlier.
Heath City Council voted to accept staff and consultant recommendations to switch the city’s medical and dental coverage for 2026 to Cigna.
Andrew Wiger of HUB International, the city’s benefits consultant, presented a competitive RFP analysis. Wiger said UnitedHealthcare, the city’s current medical carrier, submitted a renewal that initially reflected a ~32% increase; after negotiation the UHC renewal could be lowered to roughly 18.7%.…
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