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Reinbeck council keeps Wellmark plans after 7% rate increase; UnitedHealthcare costlier
Summary
Council reviewed 2026 employee health insurance options; Wellmark BCBS Bronze & Silver plans had a 7% increase and were retained after council vote when UnitedHealthcare was judged substantially more expensive.
Marc White presented the city's 2026 employee health insurance options and noted the current Wellmark BCBS Bronze and Silver plans would increase by roughly 7% for 2026, while UnitedHealthcare plans were substantially higher. Trepp moved to keep the insurance options and HSA payments the same for 2026; Johnson seconded and the motion passed 5 ayes.
The council voted to maintain the status quo for benefits and the clerk will implement the 2026 plan selections consistent with that decision. The minutes record: "The current Bronze & Silver plans with Wellmark BCBS have an increase of 7%. The only other option is United Healthcare and those plans are quite a bit higher. Trepp moved to keep the insurance options and HSA payments the same for 2026, seconded by Johnson. 5 ayes. Motion carried."
