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Health department update: Benefit Advocate Center services proposed to support HR during vacancy; committee discusses complement changes

Berrien County Board of Commissioners · February 12, 2026

Summary

The Public Health & Human Services committee heard a presentation from Mike Hagerty of Gallagher Benefit Services on the optional Benefit Advocate Center and discussed potential modification to a vacant Benefits Manager position; complement changes for Mental Health Court were also on the consent calendar.

At the Feb. 12 PHS committee report, Mike Hagerty of Gallagher Benefit Services presented an in-depth explanation of services available through the optional Benefit Advocate Center. The committee noted the service would assist the HR Department in handling health-benefit questions while the Benefits Manager position remains vacant.

The committee discussed a possible modification to the vacant position and the clarity needed regarding the search for a new County Administrator. Complement changes for Mental Health Court appeared on the consent calendar and were approved as part of that consent action; the minutes do not provide further staffing detail or salary information.

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