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Aetna renewal shows 7.3% premium increase; county approves $213,228.16 in warrants
Summary
Insurance broker presented an Aetna renewal with a 7.3% premium increase for 2026; Blue Cross/Blue Shield proposals were higher, UnitedHealthcare declined to bid, Delta Dental unchanged. The board approved warrants totaling $213,228.16.
Insurance broker Dick Osterbuhr told the commission that Aetna’s renewal proposal carries a 7.3% premium increase for 2026. He reported that Blue Cross/Blue Shield submitted three proposals with higher rates than Aetna, UnitedHealthcare declined to submit a proposal, and Delta Dental’s offering will remain the same.
The board approved warrants in the amount of $213,228.16 as recorded in the meeting minutes. The insurance renewal was presented for information; commissioners did not take an alternate action on coverage at this meeting.
