Board authorizes exploring self-funded health plan for 2026
Jackson County authorized exploring a transition from a fully insured to a self-funded health insurance model beginning Jan. 1, 2026, including purchasing stop-loss coverage and working with an insurance broker; the board approved the recommendation by voice vote, 19 Aye.
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The Jackson County Board voted to authorize the county to explore moving from a fully insured health insurance model to a self-funded model effective Jan. 1, 2026. The Executive, Finance & Personnel Committee recommended the exploration; resolution No. 28-08-2025 notes the county would purchase stop-loss coverage to limit risk and work with a broker to structure plans to control costs while preserving employee choice of coverage.
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