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Dearborn Heights hears seven benefits consultants; council presses on fees, Ebix and union input
Summary
At a Nov. 18 study session, seven firms pitched benefits consulting to Dearborn Heights. Presenters touted pharmacy and stop‑loss savings and technology solutions while councilors and union representatives pushed for clear fees, data ownership and protections for retirees.
Dearborn Heights City Council convened a study session on Nov. 18 to hear seven employee‑benefits consulting firms competing to serve the city. Presenters described cost‑control strategies, technology options for benefit administration and ongoing account service; council members pressed repeatedly about price, the city—s Ebix benefit platform and how changes would affect union contracts and retirees.
Gallagher, represented by Chad Hodkinson and Jeff Nielsen, emphasized market leverage and a Michigan public‑sector practice and said its team had achieved substantial pharmacy and stop‑loss savings for other clients. "We were able to help them drive about 20% cost avoidance on their pharmacy program," Hodkinson said while walking council through a case…
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