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Board explores switching county health coverage to OBEH/W pool with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Summary
The Employee Benefits Committee reported on discussions with an insurance pool (OBEH/W) and a local bank about potentially moving county employee health coverage to that pool, which may offer cost savings and broader Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage; board asked for more detailed information and follow-up meetings.
Chairman Rod Cleveland reported that the Employee Benefits Committee met with representatives from an insurance pool (OBEH/W), a local bank and county officials to explore switching Cleveland County employee health coverage to the pool.
The committee discussed potential cost savings, the pool's use of Blue Cross Blue Shield (which the minutes say has broader coverage than the current state plan), and possible effects on deductibles and retiree benefits. No decision was made; the board asked for more detailed information and future meetings to analyze the impact and timing of any transition.
The board did not vote on any change at the meeting; Cleveland said next steps include reviewing more detailed information and planning future meetings with stakeholders and benefits administrators.
