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Alton selectmen approve new dental plan; defer larger life-insurance change

Alton Board of Selectmen · October 15, 2025
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Summary

After review of broker quotes, the board voted to switch dental coverage from MetLife back to the 'Standard' plan to improve employee experience and save an estimated $126 a year; board deferred a proposed increase in town-paid life insurance from $30,000 to a higher benefit.

Alton — The selectmen on Oct. 14 approved switching the town’s dental plan from MetLife back to the ‘Standard’ carrier recommended by new brokers Melcher & Prescott, keeping medical coverage under Anthem unchanged.

Laura (benefits presenter) told the board the brokers benchmarked municipal plans and recommended returning to the Standard dental plan because…

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