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Board approves benefit‑trust premium changes after debate on plan design
Summary
After a presentation from benefits staff, the board approved adjustments to Yuma County Benefit Trust plan contributions, accepting staff’s recommendation to raise contributions for one PPO option while holding the high‑deductible option at 0% for the coming plan year to encourage enrollment.
Carla Vasquez, benefits manager for the Yuma County Benefit Trust, presented actuarial recommendations and proposed employer contribution changes during the board’s March 24 meeting. Vasquez said the consultant’s initial recommendation would have raised PPO Option A by 52.5% to cover claims deficits, while plan B required a smaller increase; staff proposed a mitigated…
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