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Personnel committee advances 2026 employee benefits package; zero premium increase proposed for Anthem plans
Summary
HR staff proposed the 2026 employee benefits program with no premium increases for employees on Anthem medical and dental, a recommendation to move vision and some life/disability plans to Lincoln, and a notable premium increase for the Medicare Advantage plan; the committee moved the proposal forward for further review.
Human resources staff presented the proposed 2026 employee group benefits program and told the committee the recommended package would hold employee premiums flat for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental coverage.
"...propose with their projections, a 0 increase of premiums for employees with our Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental," the HR presenter said, while noting the Medicare Advantage plan would see a sizable premium increase and that staff were proposing to move some life and disability coverages to Lincoln for better rates. Committee members asked for review of contract language tied to the term‑of‑council rules (questions about a Wellstar contract renewal to 2028); staff agreed to follow up and have the city attorney assist with compliance checks. A motion to move the item forward to the agenda work session passed.
