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Commissioners approve CareFirst renewal despite 16.6% rate increase; county to budget for higher costs
Summary
The county's health-benefits committee recommended continuing with CareFirst; staff said medical and pharmacy premiums rose 16.6 (about $5.7 million across entities). Commissioners approved the renewal and urged budgeting to offset employee impacts.
Worcester County Commissioners voted April 7 to accept the health benefits committee's recommendation to renew medical, pharmacy and dental coverage with CareFirst for fiscal year 2027.
Staff told the commissioners that CareFirst's combined medical and pharmacy renewal represents an increase of 16.6 percent, amounting to approximately $5.7 million across the county…
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