Delaware County keeps 2026 benefit designs despite double-digit health premium hike

Sep 29, 2025

Commissioners on Sept. 29 approved renewal of the county’s 2026 group health, prescription drug, dental and vision plans without design changes, while staff reported a 13.2% increase in health and prescription rates and a 5% increase in dental. A follow-up resolution on employer/employee share is planned for Thursday.

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Delaware County commissioners voted unanimously on Sept. 29 to renew the county’s employee benefit plan designs for 2026, maintaining current health, prescription drug, dental and vision plan structures despite notable premium increases.

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