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Insurer reviews FY2026 plan renewals and retiree continuation options with Van Buren supervisors
Summary
Assured Partners presented FY2026 renewal options for employee health, dental and vision plans and explained that Midwest Group Benefits will change administration of retiree continuation benefits under Iowa Code §509A.13; the county remains responsible for notifying early retirees and collecting premiums if they remain on the county plan.
Ryan Berven, Vice President of Assured Partners, participated virtually Jan. 27 to review FY2026 renewal information for Van Buren County’s employee health, dental and vision plans available through the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC).
Berven explained upcoming administrative changes by Midwest Group Benefits (MGB) for retiree continuation under Iowa Code §509A.13. He said employees who retire before age 65 can either continue coverage on the county’s health plans until they reach 65 or elect COBRA coverage, which typically lasts up to 18 months (with certain cases extending to 29 or 36 months). Berven noted that MGB will continue to send COBRA information to retirees who elect it, but the county must notify employees retiring early about the option under Iowa law and must collect monthly premiums from retirees who remain on the county plan.
The presentation was informational; no board action on plan design or carrier selection was recorded in the minutes on Jan. 27.
