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Daggett County agrees to absorb 2026 employee health and dental premium increases
Summary
Commissioners voted to have the county cover a 4.9% medical premium increase (about $21,598) and a dental increase (about $2,077) rather than pass the costs to employees; commissioners said broader cost-of-living discussions will continue.
Daggett County commissioners voted to have the county absorb modest increases in employee health and dental premiums for 2026.
Staff reported a 4.9% increase in the county medical premium, calculated at $21,598, and a dental premium increase totaling $2,777 in full-year cost; commissioners discussed different options, including sharing cost increases with employees. After discussion, a motion carried to have the county stand the additional premium expenses for medical (4.9%) and dental (the transcript records $2,077 as the figure the board adopted in the motion). Commissioners noted that broader cost-of-living adjustments will be discussed separately.
The decision was presented as a timely action needed to finalize premiums for the upcoming plan year; staff will record the county's assumption of the additional premium costs and proceed with administration accordingly.
