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Council approves FY2027 employee benefits package; vision plan to change to Delta
Summary
After a presentation from Northbridge Partners, the council approved the FY2027 employee benefits and insurance package, including a projected medical adjustment of about 5.67% and a move from VSIS Vision to Delta Vision to improve benefits at lower cost.
The Oskaloosa City Council approved a package of employee benefit and insurance proposals for fiscal year 2027 after a presentation by Rick Genlika of Northbridge Partners.
Genlika said the city's medical plan projection reflected a 5.67% adjustment and recommended the city remain self-funded with Blue Cross Blue Shield administering medical claims. He said dental rates remain unchanged and staff recommended switching the vision product from VSIS Vision to Delta Vision to deliver richer benefits at lower cost.
"So you're running about 5.67% or the projected adjustment is about 5.67%... We're gonna move to Delta's vision product and actually provide richer benefits for less money for the staff," Genlika said. He added the city has built reserves to protect against adverse claim years and that the city’s plan has seen historically modest average increases when stretched across many years.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the budget impact; staff said the projection aligned with the budget process and could come in slightly below projections. After brief discussion, a council member moved to support the package and the council approved it by roll call.
Next steps include distributing plan details to employees and continuing a fall review of plan design that could consider high-deductible health savings account options for future years.
