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Bourbon County rescinds prior benefits vote, adopts revised employer contribution plan after broker presentation
Summary
After a two‑hour presentation and public comment, the Bourbon County Commission rescinded last week's benefits vote, heard broker Don Doherty outline HSA and defined‑contribution options, and approved an employer contribution package ("Option D") aimed at keeping the 2026 employee benefit program within budget while offering multiple plan choices.
The Bourbon County Commission rescinded a prior vote on county employee health benefits and approved a revised employer‑contribution package on Nov. 17, following a detailed presentation by broker Don Doherty and public comment from county employees.
The commission’s action came after Micah Milburn Key asked the board to reopen consideration of a benefit plan it approved earlier. Milburn read constituent mail arguing the county’s 80% employer contribution for family coverage was “far out of line” with common business practice and urged defined contributions or HSA options to reduce taxpayer risk. The board voted to rescind the earlier decision and reopen discussion.
Don Doherty, representing a benefits broker working with Blue Cross, told the…
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