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Council approves MOA on 2026 health insurance with LELS (patrol)

Austin City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a memorandum of agreement with LELS (patrol division) setting base and alternate plan options, deductibles and rates for 2026 consistent with previously approved allocation percentages; vote recorded 6-0.

City staff presented a memorandum of agreement with LELS (the patrol division of the police department) that sets health insurance plan options, deductibles and the employer/employee rate allocations for 2026. Craig said the MOA is consistent with the council’s previously approved percentage allocation. The council moved and approved the MOA by recorded vote.

Why it matters: the agreement establishes employee health coverage terms for patrol officers for 2026 and reflects negotiated plan design and city contribution decisions.

Next steps: staff will implement the agreed insurance plan options for eligible patrol employees and apply the agreed rates in payroll and benefits administration.