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County negotiates down projected insurance spike to 5%, saving about $167,000 for 2026
Summary
Administrative Director Cameron Duff told commissioners that projected health-insurance premiums were reduced from a roughly 16.7% increase to about 5%, saving the county approximately $167,000; final figures will be presented at the May 20 budget discussion.
Sheridan County administrative staff reported a smaller-than-expected rise in health-insurance costs for the coming budget year. Cameron Duff said earlier projections for a roughly 16.7% increase were negotiated down to about a 5% increase, "saving the county approximately $167,000," and that Blue Cross Blue Shield will be up about 5% while plans such as Delta Dental and EyeMed remain unchanged.
Duff said the numbers are being finalized for the May 20 budget discussion and that staff will include the updated premium figures in the budget materials. Chairwoman Christi Haswell added observations from a recent health conference about shopping plan options in rural markets and how early deductible hits can influence premium trends.
