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NACO offers Blue Cross proposal; county tables health-insurance decision
Summary
Representatives from the Nebraska Association of County Officials presented a Blue Cross Blue Shield proposal that the county estimates could save about $15,000 versus the current renewal; commissioners voted to table a provider decision until June 16, 2026.
Judd Allen and Jessica Witting of the Nebraska Association of County Officials presented a Blue Cross Blue Shield health-insurance proposal to the Deuel County Commissioners on June 2, 2026. The presenters told commissioners the alternative was not identical to the county’s current plan but would be close and could reduce costs by approximately $15,000 compared with the renewal quote from the county’s current broker.
Why it matters: Health-insurance premiums are a recurring county expense that affect staff compensation and the county budget. Commissioners said they needed more time to compare plan details and potential trade-offs before selecting a provider for the 2026–2027 plan year.
Action: Commissioner William Klingman moved and Commissioner Jim Reichman seconded a motion to table the decision on selecting a health-insurance provider for the 2026–2027 term until the June 16 meeting. The motion carried (Reichman, aye; Klingman, aye; Commissioner Timm absent). The county did not make a formal selection on June 2; the decision remains pending.
Next steps: County staff will continue comparing the proposals and return the item to the board for a final vote on June 16, 2026.
