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Nobles County board votes to absorb 2025 health insurance premium increases
Summary
County staff reported PEIP health insurance premium increases of roughly 5–7% for 2025 and Delta Dental increases; the board voted to absorb the increased cost and asked the budget committee to prepare suggested county contribution options for Oct. 22.
County staff reported that renewal rates for the Public Employee Insurance Program (PEIP) plans will increase for 2025, with premiums varying by plan at roughly 5% to 7%. Delta Dental plan rates were reported to rise about 2% for single coverage and about 5% for family coverage; life insurance rates were unchanged. The board voted to absorb the 2025 premium increases and directed the budget committee to prepare suggested county-contribution amounts for consideration at the Oct. 22 meeting.
The decision to absorb the cost increase was presented as a budget-direction item to aid staff in preparing the 2025 budget. The board recorded the motion as "It was duly passed to absorb the cost increase for the 2025 Health Insurance Premiums."
