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Council introduces multiple employee insurance and deductible-sharing ordinances, sets June 8 public hearings
Summary
DeRidder’s council introduced ordinances to contract with Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Mutual of Omaha, Standard (vision), and a deductible cost-sharing administrator; public hearings for these employee-benefit items are set for June 8, 2026.
The DeRidder City Council on May 26 introduced a package of ordinances authorizing contracts for employee benefits and a deductible cost-sharing program, with public hearings scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026.
Introduced measures include: a contract with Delta Dental for dental insurance (effective July 1, 2026); a healthcare contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana that includes a cooperative endeavor agreement with participating employees on deductible responsibilities; an administrative agreement to implement a deductible cost-sharing program (vendor name in packet) that would cover employee deductibles in excess of $750 but not to exceed $4,250 of a $5,000 deductible; a contract with Mutual of Omaha for short- and long-term disability and life insurance; and a vision insurance contract with Standard (effective July 1, 2026).
Council members approved motions to introduce the ordinances and set the required public hearings. Several items were described as replacements or continuations of existing coverage that will terminate June 30, 2026, with new contracts to begin July 1, 2026. The deductible cost-sharing proposal was presented based on advice from the city’s insurance broker and includes administrative services for HRA/FSA functions.
Why it matters: These ordinances, if adopted after the June 8 hearings, will determine the city’s employee health and ancillary coverage for the 2026–2027 plan year and establish how deductible costs are shared between the city and participating employees.
What’s next: Public hearings on the ordinances are scheduled for June 8, 2026; council may vote to adopt after the hearings.
