Commission hears CHAMP benefits pitch; asks staff for payroll analysis

Feb 5, 2026

Presenters from Champion Health outlined the CHAMP Section 125 plan, which they said can convert pretax deductions into increased employee take-home pay and county FICA savings; commissioners requested a payroll-level savings analysis and more time with HR and finance before any decision.

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Steve, a representative presenting the CHAMP plan, explained to the Dickinson County commission that CHAMP is a Section 125 pretax offering paired with a preventative, AI-driven health-management product. "The CHAMP plan will also typically see a result in a higher paycheck for your employees," the presenter said, and he outlined a payroll-example showing a pretax deduction and an insurance claim returned as part of net pay.

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