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Committee amends Policy 19 to limit COBRA burden after work injuries and broaden dental eligibility

Winnebago County Personnel & Finance Committee · March 5, 2026
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Summary

Winnebago County approved amendments to Policy 19 to charge certain employees moving to COBRA only the employee rate when workers' compensation keeps salary whole, and removed a Parkview-specific dental eligibility carve-out so dental coverage is available at 50% FTE countywide.

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved changes to Policy 19 (employee health benefits) that, in staff's view, correct an inequity experienced by an employee who exhausted FMLA while on a compensable work injury.

Staff described a case in which workers' compensation kept the employee's pay whole but the employee moved to COBRA…

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