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Commissioners accept Anthem renewal; employees' premiums unchanged

Putnam County Board of Commissioners · May 18, 2026
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Summary

After a high-claim year, Putnam County commissioners accepted an Anthem renewal for 2026—2027 that county staff said carries no premium increase for employees; board decided to delay rebidding until next year per EPIC's recommendation.

Commissioner Rick Woodall reported the county met with broker EPIC and insurer Anthem regarding the 2026—2027 health plan renewal. Woodall said Anthem indicated the county would see "a zero increase or decrease" in the coming policy year and that supplemental insurance rates would not increase; based on that information and advice from the Auditor's Office, he recommended the county accept the renewal rather than solicit new bids immediately.

Woodall moved to approve keeping the employee premium share unchanged; Tom Helmer seconded and the motion passed unanimously. EPIC recommended issuing a request for proposals next year to allow the effect of a prior high-claim year to drop from experience factors before rebidding.

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