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Council keeps 2026 employee health insurance plans after 7% Wellmark increase

City Council for Reinbeck, Iowa · January 5, 2026
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Summary

City staff presented that Wellmark BCBS Bronze and Silver plans would increase 7% for 2026 and United Healthcare plans were higher; council voted to retain current plans and HSA payments.

Marc White presented the city’s 2026 employee health insurance options, reporting that the current Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze and Silver plans reflected a 7% premium increase for 2026 and that United Healthcare options were substantially higher. After review, Councilmember Trepp moved to keep the insurance plan options and HSA contributions unchanged for 2026; Johnson seconded and the motion carried with five ayes.

The minutes record no change to benefit structure or HSA payment levels for calendar year 2026; no specific dollar premium figures or employee cost-sharing details were recorded in the minutes and were not specified at the meeting.

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