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Ventnor to end participation in State Health Benefits plan amid steep premium projections
Summary
City officials discussed terminating participation in the State Health Benefits Program effective Jan. 1 because the state plan projected a roughly 36% premium increase versus an alternative option estimated at about 15%; staff described the change as a cost-management step and will proceed with transition planning.
At the Oct. 23 meeting the commission reviewed a staff recommendation to terminate Ventnor’s participation in the State Health Benefits Program effective Jan. 1, citing a projected 36% premium increase under the state plan compared with an alternative option estimated to increase costs by about 15%.
Officials said the comparative estimate prompted the city to seek the alternate coverage path to limit cost exposure for the municipality and its employees. Meeting discussion noted the change would affect medical and prescription coverage provided through the state plan; dental coverage was discussed separately and is not included in the same termination action.
The commission included the termination as part of the consent package adopted that evening. Staff indicated the transition requires administrative steps and communications with employees and will follow statutory and contract timelines.
