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Dubois County keeps $80,000 stop-loss deductible for 2025 health plan; IT contract timing noted
Summary
County commissioners approved renewal of the specific stop-loss plan with an $80,000 deductible for 2025 and agreed to retain AFLAC voluntary short-term disability; auditors reported upcoming IT contract expiration and a $40,683.87 plan to replace county computers using ARPA funds.
Dubois County Commissioners on Oct. 7 voted to renew the specific stop-loss portion of the county's health insurance with an $80,000 specific deductible for the 2025 plan year and to remain with the AFLAC voluntary short-term disability program.
Dan Davis and Max Bawel of Houchens Insurance Group presented options including raising the specific deductible from $80,000 to $100,000; after discussion the board approved renewing the $80,000 specific deductible renewal plan unanimously. Human Resources Generalist Markie Rhodes reported more than 70 employees participate in the AFLAC voluntary short-term disability program and the board agreed to stay with AFLAC.
Auditor Sandra L. Morton presented a Matrix Integration quote to replace 23 desktop computers and 8 laptops at a total cost of $40,683.87; commissioners consented to proceed and noted that ARPA funds will be used for the purchase. Morton also reported that the Matrix Integration MiAssurance Agreement for county IT services expires Nov. 30, 2024 and that a new agreement will be presented at the next meeting. Sheriff Office Administrative Assistant Kenya Harris expressed concerns about the county's IT future when the auditor retires after 2026.
The commissioners' actions leave the county's 2025 insurance architecture largely in place while prompting staff follow-up on IT contract renewal and technology replacement timing.
