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County insurance renewal 'went well,' but employees voice concern over family coverage costs
Summary
Kevin Kern of Snedeker Risk Management told the Bond County Board the county's insurance renewal "went well" and that portal improvements for employees and HR are coming. Board members noted staff concerns about the cost of adding family coverage; Kern offered to explore other plan options and contribution changes.
Kevin Kern, of Snedeker Risk Management, told the Bond County Board on Feb. 4 that the county's insurance renewal "went well" and said the vendor is "making improvements to the functionality of the employee side of the HopeTrust portal as well as the HR side," changes he said will be helpful to the Treasurer's office.
Board members raised concerns about employees' ability to afford family coverage. Commissioner Jeff Rehkemper said "there were a lot of employees concerned with the price to add their families to their plan." Kern responded that he was "happy to look at some other plan options and possible contribution changes from the County" and invited the board to HopeTrust's 2025 Annual Meeting in July and ICRMT's meeting in September. He also complimented County Clerk Meg Sybert "for her assistance whenever needed."
