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Gilmer council accepts lower-bid Higginbotham plan for employee medical insurance
Summary
Council voted 6-0 to not renew with TXHB and accept a lower bid from Higginbotham, which offers a direct-care model plus an HSA option and higher deductibles; staff recommended the change after evaluating two proposals.
City Manager Mary Bullock told council the city received two proposals for employee medical insurance and recommended not renewing with the incumbent (TXHB) and instead accepting a lower bid from Higginbotham, which includes a direct-care model, higher deductibles, and an HSA option for employees.
Mayor Tim Marshall moved to accept Higginbotham and not renew with TXHB; Councilmember Jerry Webb seconded and the motion passed 6-0. Staff will implement vendor transition and provide enrollment details to employees.
