Warren County budgets $200,000 buffer amid projected 12–16% health‑insurance jump
County staff projected a 12%–16% increase in health insurance costs and added $200,000 to the 2027 budget to absorb higher premiums; the board discussed plan design options including encouraging new hires onto high‑deductible plans to control costs.
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County staff warned that health insurance costs for 2027 are likely to rise substantially and recommended a $200,000 budget buffer. An insurance representative estimated increases "Minimum, I would say 12 to 16%" during discussion; staff said they added $200,000 to the draft budget to absorb the expected premium increase.
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