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Vermilion County board approves new employee health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Summary
The Vermilion County Board voted to move county employee health coverage to a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan that officials say will lower premiums and reduce county costs; members debated whether employee contributions should have been negotiated with unions.
The Vermilion County Board voted to approve a new health-insurance plan design with Blue Cross Blue Shield, officials said on Aug. 12.
Human Resources Director Nancy Goose presented quotes from multiple carriers and said the Blue Cross plan offered the largest reduction in premiums while maintaining the current provider network. Goose said the recommended plan includes a lower deductible for tier-1 providers and changes to some co-pays.
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