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Kechi approves BCBS health and dental renewal with modest increases
Summary
Kechi approved renewal of its grandfathered City of Kechi Comprehensive Major Medical plan; health premiums rose 2.45% and dental premiums rose 3.99%. Council noted the city had budgeted a 5% increase.
Staff reported no changes to the BCBS policy but noted premium changes: health increased by 2.45% and dental by 3.99%. Staff observed that the industry average increase is 8–10% and attributed the city's smaller increase to a younger workforce demographic; council had budgeted a 5% increase for the line item.
Councilmember Theresa Morlan moved to approve the annual renewal of the grandfathered City of Kechi Comprehensive Major Medical plan and authorized the mayor to sign; the motion carried 5‑0.
