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Traverse County approves switch to MetLife supplemental insurance with no employee increase
Summary
On a unanimous vote, the commission accepted an Insurance Committee recommendation to move supplemental coverage from CIGNA to MetLife without raising employee contributions; the board also noted 32 small claims totaling $14,667.92.
The board approved the Insurance Committee’s recommendation to move the county’s supplemental insurance from CIGNA to MetLife, with officials noting the change would not increase employee costs.
County Coordinator Lisa Zahl presented the recommendation; Commissioner Kayla Schmidt moved to approve the change and Commissioner Jerrel Olson seconded. The motion passed 4-0. The meeting record also noted, under M.S. §375.12, that there were 32 claims under $2,000 totaling $14,667.92.
Why it matters: the switch affects employee benefits administration and carrier relationships; the board approved the change at the meeting without a recorded dissent.
