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Hilbert approves BlueCross BlueShield plan for full‑time employees, lowers employee share to 15%
Summary
The Village of Hilbert voted June 10 to switch full‑time employees to a BlueCross BlueShield plan effective Aug. 1, 2025, reducing employee premium contributions from 17% to 15%; the change is projected to save employees about $2,900 annually and the Village about $4,015.
The Village of Hilbert Board on June 10 voted to switch its full‑time employee health insurance to an Anthem BlueCross BlueShield plan recommended by MIB, effective Aug. 1, 2025, and to reduce employee premium contributions from 17% to 15%.
Missy Kieso presented cost comparisons: the current policy with Robin Health Partners would increase to $13,142.23 for the village (a 3.35% increase), while the BlueCross BlueShield option would cost $12,138.96 for the village (a 4.54% decrease). The board voted to adopt the BlueCross BlueShield plan after discussion about employee costs and village savings. Trustee M. Loose moved the action; Collins seconded and the motion carried.
Kieso said the reduction in the employee contribution combined with the lower plan cost would yield an estimated employee savings of about $2,900 per year and an approximate village savings of $4,015 per year for the five full‑time employees covered. She also noted that over the past decade employee contributions have increased from about 7.5% to 17% before this reduction to 15%.
The change requires administrative follow‑up by the clerk and the village’s benefits administrator to enroll staff and confirm contribution adjustments effective Aug. 1, 2025. Auditors will review fiscal impacts at the July audit discussion.
