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Heard County projects lower health-insurance increase; considers mandatory employee health fair
Summary
County staff reported the projected health-insurance renewal increase had been reduced from 25% to an estimated 15% (possibly 12%); commissioners discussed a mandatory health fair with Cigna-provided screenings to reduce long-term costs and scheduled the next budget meeting for May 21, 2026.
County staff updated commissioners on the health insurance renewal and related budget planning at the May 19 work session.
Staff said the initially projected renewal increase of 25% had been reduced to an estimated 15%, with a possibility the final increase could be about 12%. Commissioners discussed implementing a mandatory health fair for employees enrolled in the county plan, with Cigna providing free screenings and bloodwork; they noted participation could help lower long-term insurance costs. The District Attorney did not attend the work session as planned and is scheduled to appear May 21; the board said it will review funding requests at that time. The next budget meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The chairman closed the work session at 5:33 p.m.; no formal actions were taken.
