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Sevierville board approves 2026 health plans, broker and HSA contributions for city employees
Summary
The board approved the city's health plans and vendor contracts for the March 1, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027 policy year, including broker Barnes Insurance, UMR for administration and stop‑loss, Prime Therapeutics for pharmacy benefits, Delta Dental and VSP. HSA contributions were set at $850 single (+$150 match) and $1,700 family (+$300 match).
The Sevierville Board on Feb. 2 approved the city's health plan renewals and related contracts for the March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 policy year.
Assistant City Administrator Tracy Baker presented the recommended providers: Barnes Insurance as health benefits broker/consultant; UMR as health plan administrative services and stop‑loss carrier; Prime Therapeutics as the pharmacy benefit manager; Delta Dental and VSP for dental and vision coverage; and TextCare and Telemed Services for telehealth. The proposal included health savings account contributions of $850 for single coverage with a $150 employer match and $1,700 for family coverage with a $300 employer match.
Alderman Joey Ohman moved to approve the providers and contracts and Vice Mayor Mitch Rader seconded; the motion carried. The vote record in the minutes lists the motion as carried; no roll‑call breakdown was provided in the transcript excerpt.
The approved vendors and HSA contribution levels will govern employee benefits for the covered policy year unless the board later amends the contracts or benefits structure.
