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Board approves 2026–27 employee insurance bids, FY2026–27 budget schedule and approves claims totaling $2.09M
Summary
Knox County awarded bids for health, life, dental and vision insurance for 2026–27, approved the FY2026–27 budget schedule and accepted county claims totaling $2,085,259.02 for payment.
The Knox County Board on April 29 approved the county's bid awards for health, life, dental and vision insurance for 2026–27 and adopted the FY 2026–27 budget schedule. Vice-Chair Brian Friedrich said the county will move to a self-insured plan and that the maximum incremental county cost would be $3,834 to be covered from the Tort Fund; he told members employee health premiums will remain the same. Treasurer Robin Davis said employees who complete a wellness check by June 1 will receive a $30 premium discount.
The board also approved the claims against Knox County for March 26 through April 29, 2026 in the aggregate amount of $2,085,259.02. Member Kramer moved to approve member per diem and mileage claims and county claims; roll-call votes were recorded and motions carried.
Vice-Chair Friedrich and Treasurer Davis offered to provide more detailed premium figures for the vision option once the vendor confirms rates; no employee contribution increases for health were imposed at the meeting.
