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Commission approves switch to PEHP for 2026 employee health plan
Summary
After reviewing quotes showing large increases from the incumbent carrier, the King County Commission approved switching to PEHP for 2026 coverage; staff said PEHP's quote would lower per‑family cost compared with the current plan and commissioners approved a small COBRA/dental admin fee increase.
King County commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 30 to change the county’s medical insurance provider for 2026 to PEHP after staff presented competitive quotes and analysis. Tricia Spendlove, chair of the county’s insurance committee, told the commission that Cigna had provided a level‑funded quote that could increase family costs by 25 percent, while PEHP (PHP) offered a lower quote.
"PEHP has come back with a quote…
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