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Barry County administrator warns of rising 2026 health-care costs; proposes change to dental and optical reimbursements
Summary
County Administrator Eric Zuzga told commissioners the county expects higher health-care costs in 2026 and said the Healthcare Cost Containment Committee will present plan recommendations Oct. 14. He said department heads and elected officials will no longer receive dental and optical reimbursement but will be offered the option to purchase insurance.
County Administrator Eric Zuzga informed the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 23 that the county projects an increase in health-care costs for 2026 and that the Healthcare Cost Containment Committee has reviewed plan options.
Zuzga said the committee's recommendations will be presented to the board at its…
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