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County health plan tracking below market trend, consultant says; pharmacy and specialty drug costs rise
Summary
Citrus County’s midyear health‑plan report showed claims up ~2% year‑to‑date (per‑head +0.9%), with pharmacy specialty costs driving pressure. Consultants told commissioners the plan is performing better than national medical‑inflation benchmarks and outlined plan design and next steps ahead of renewal.
At a midyear briefing, the county’s human resources director and benefits consultant reported that the county’s group health plan was performing better than the market amid national medical inflation pressures.
Key takeaways - Claims and trend: The plan’s year‑to‑date claims costs were reported up about 2%, with per‑member claims up about…
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