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Nemaha County to seek additional health-insurance quotes after 14.65% proposed increase
Summary
Board members on May 6 were told a Blue Cross/Blue Shield quote would raise county employee health and dental costs by 14.65%; commissioners asked Naco to collect additional quotes for consideration at the May 20 meeting.
At the May 6 meeting, Nemaha County officials reported a Blue Cross/Blue Shield quote that would increase county employee health and dental coverage costs by 14.65 percent.
County Clerk Diane Johnson noted the quote and told the board that Naco will obtain additional quotes from other companies and present the information at the board’s May 20 meeting. No change to coverage or enrollment was approved on May 6; the board asked staff to return with alternatives for consideration.
Why it matters: A mid-to-high single-digit to double-digit premium increase can affect county operating budgets and employee payroll benefit costs. Commissioners deferred a decision to allow competitive comparisons and additional vendor proposals.
Next steps: Naco will provide alternative quotes and the board will consider the options at its May 20 meeting.
