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County renews TAC Health employee coverage for 2026 amid premium increases
Summary
Hemphill County approved renewal of its TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool coverage for 2026; county staff reported a 5.9% increase in health premiums and a 14.08% increase in dental premiums while life dropped 1.5% and vision rose 4%.
Clint Allred presented the county's options for employee health coverage and rates for 2026 at the Sept. 8 meeting of the Hemphill County Commissioners' Court.
Allred reported a 5.9% increase in health insurance premiums for 2026 while maintaining the same benefits; dental premiums are projected to increase 14.08%, life insurance rates to decrease 1.50%, and vision insurance rates to rise 4%. Judge Lisa Johnson moved to renew the health insurance plan and rates with TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool for 2026; Commissioner Dawn Webb seconded and the motion carried without opposition.
The record does not include plan enrollment counts, specific premium dollar amounts per employee, or changes to benefit design. The court approved renewal of the plan and rate schedule presented by county staff.
