County staff recommends short‑term insurance renewal, 3% increase for Aug–Dec coverage

May 20, 2026

Scott County staff told commissioners the employee insurance committee recommends a 3% rate increase for a short plan year (Aug. 1–Dec. 31) to realign benefits administration; county costs would rise about $175,000 and employee costs about $45,000 for the four‑month period.

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County staff recommended that Scott County move forward with a short‑term health insurance renewal from Aug. 1 to Dec. 31 to align plan years with IRS limits and simplify administration.

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