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Council keeps 2026 employee health insurance choices and HSA contributions unchanged amid premium increases
Summary
After reviewing options, the council kept the existing Wellmark BCBS Bronze and Silver plans (with a 7% premium increase) and retained current HSA payments; UnitedHealthcare options were noted as substantially more expensive.
City officials presented 2026 employee health insurance options and the Reinbeck City Council voted to keep the current plan choices and HSA contribution levels for 2026.
Marc White presented the options and told the council the current Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze and Silver plans show a projected 7% premium increase for 2026; the alternative UnitedHealthcare plans were described as “quite a bit higher.” Council member Trepp moved to retain the existing insurance options and HSA payments for 2026; Johnson seconded and the motion carried, 5 ayes.
No contract details, premium totals per employee or changes to employee cost-sharing were recorded in the minutes; the council’s motion preserves the existing benefit structure for the coming year.
