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City reports 17% increase in 2025 health insurance premiums
Summary
City Administrator told the council that 2025 health insurance premiums are increasing by 17% while dental premiums decreased 6–20%; staff met with Blue Cross Blue Shield and will continue plan review.
The City Administrator reported to council that health insurance rates for 2025 increased by 17 percent; dental premiums were reported to have decreased by between 6 percent and 20 percent depending on plan. City staff met with a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative to review 2025 health and dental premium options.
The administrator's report also covered staffing and training updates: department heads completed employee evaluations, Heather Beasley completed the Municipal Clerks Certification Institute, and two new police officers are enrolled in academy training from Dec. 2 to Mar. 21. The report included ongoing work on a Transportation Alternatives sidewalk grant with KDOT and cybersecurity steps such as implementation of password vaults.
