Officials preview modest health-insurance increase and debate PTO limits for future hires

Jul 15, 2026

County staff said bids are being solicited for the 2027 health-insurance plan with an expected 5%–6% increase; the committee also discussed capping PTO accruals for new hires after concerns about large payout liabilities and a small number of employees with high balances.

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Lueneburg told the committee the county is going out to bid for the 2027 health insurance plan and expects renewal rates to increase by roughly 5%–6%; bids are expected back in August. Chairman Billy Fried asked Lueneburg to compare county employee cost sharing with other counties and nearby school districts as part of the procurement work.

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