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Carl Junction board approves Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal amid 14.9% cost increase
Summary
The Board of Aldermen approved a proposed Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal that staff said increases overall premiums 14.9%, with the base plan up about 8.8% after changes to deductibles and coinsurance.
The Carl Junction Board of Aldermen voted to approve the city's Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance renewal after a staff presentation outlining rate changes and plan adjustments.
Steve, a city staff member presenting the packet, told the board the renewal reflects an overall 14.9% increase in costs driven in part by "one very large claim" this year and a separate moderate claim that skewed…
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