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Health insurance increase could add roughly $230,000–$500,000 to Northumberland budgets, officials say
Summary
Committee members told the Joint Finance Committee that a 13% health insurance increase would cost the county about $230,000 and that combined county‑school impacts could approach $500,000; staff will present updated budget figures and insurance options at upcoming meetings.
Committee members warned March 5 that rising health insurance costs could meaningfully change FY27 budget planning for Northumberland County and the school division.
Chairman James W. Brann said a 13% premium increase would cost the county an additional $230,000. Finance Facilitator Dr. Karen Pica said her 10% scenario added about…
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