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Supervisors table dental and vision contracts, approve Allstate benefits proposal with scheduling caveat
Summary
The board postponed votes on dental and vision provider contracts to resolve questions about orthodontics, dental caps and local provider networks; the board approved an Allstate benefits proposal with a caveat that any benefits session not be required separate from annual enrollment.
Supervisors tabled consideration of proposed dental and vision insurance contracts and approved an Allstate benefits proposal with a scheduling caveat.
During the benefits portion of the meeting, supervisors raised substantive questions about dental coverage — specifically whether orthodontics and braces were covered and what caps would apply — and concerns about ensuring the vision plan includes local providers in Hardin County. Speaker 3 moved to table both the dental and vision provider contracts pending further answers; Speaker 2 seconded and the motion to table carried.
Separately, Speaker 3 moved to approve an Allstate benefits proposal with two caveats, the principal one being that participation or meetings related to the Allstate offering would not be required at times outside the county’s usual annual benefits-enrollment schedule. Speaker 2 seconded that motion, the board discussed logistics about scheduling in May or June, and the motion carried.
No final contract awards for the dental or vision providers were made; the items were deferred for additional review of coverage details and provider-network options.
