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Newton County renews Cigna employee medical and dental plan for FY27

Newton County Board of Commissioners · June 11, 2026
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Summary

County staff recommended and the board approved renewal of the FY27 employee medical and dental plan with Cigna following a unanimous vetting committee recommendation; staff said the renewal followed a formal vetting process and aggressive negotiations.

Newton County commissioners approved renewal of the county’s FY27 employee medical and dental coverage with Cigna after a unanimous recommendation from an employee vetting committee.

Gary Massey, who presented the item, described a multi-step vetting process beginning in January and said the committee’s unanimous recommendation reflected diligence and negotiations done on behalf of employees and the county. "This renewal was processed with due diligence, aggressive negotiations, and proper vetting," Massey said.

Commissioners moved and seconded the recommendation and approved the renewal by voice vote; the transcript records unanimous approval but does not include a numeric roll call.